Placental abruption (abruptio placentae) is a possibly severe complication of pregnancy in which the placenta detaches from the uterine wall prior to delivery. If a doctor has diagnosed a mild placenta abruption, in which vaginal bleeding is...
Athletes take anabolic steroids, which act on the body's testosterone system, to increase muscle strength and decrease recovery time. Most sports agencies have banned these performance-enhancing drugs because they provide unfair advantages and...
Falls occur commonly in pregnant women, due to changes in the center of gravity and the relaxation of joints and soft tissue that occur in pregnancy. The constant shift of body mechanics plus inner ear changes cause around 27 percent of women to...
Hypertension is defined by the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists as blood pressure readings greater than 140/90 mm Hg. According to the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, hypertension occurs in 6 to 8 percent of all...
In previous centuries, women got married and had babies at a young age. Now many women wait until they have settled into their careers or waited to get married before starting a family right away. There are some risks associated with having a baby...
For most women, staying active during their pregnancy is an effective means of controlling their weight, maintaining their energy levels and elevating their moods. However, activities such as volleyball that carry a risk of collisions and contact...
Having chronic hypertension that starts before pregnancy or during the first 20 weeks of pregnancy can cause complications. Chronic hypertension can have harmful effects on a fetus, and it also increases the risk of developing other diseases in...
Hypertension, or blood pressure that is higher than normal, is a common pregnancy complication. There are several types of hypertension in pregnancy. Hypertension can be chronic--occurring before pregnancy or early in pregnancy. Pregnancy-induced...
Pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) is a condition of high blood pressure during pregnancy. Expectant mothers with a blood pressure of 140/90 or higher, which occurs two or more times after 20 weeks of gestation, are usually diagnosed as having...
High blood pressure, also known as HBP or hypertension, is associated with increased risk for diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease. Hypertension during pregnancy poses additional risks that affect the mother and her infant, including low...
Pregnancy is an exciting time to think about a new baby, but pregnancy also causes an increase in some illnesses and disorders. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, increases in blood clotting occur during pregnancy because...
Bleeding at any stage of pregnancy can be frightening for a woman. Many cases of bleeding are explained by minor issues like implantation of the fertilized egg into the uterus, vaginal irritation from intercourse, or a minor infection. Other more...
During pregnancy, a fetus is protected from the outside world by the amniotic sac, a tough, fluid-filled membrane that encircles it. According to the University of Alabama, the membranes rupture before labor starts in around 10 percent of...
Pain in the abdominal area during pregnancy, including menstrual-like cramps, can be startling. There are a few perfectly safe explanations for late pregnancy cramping, such as that which occurs during the 33rd week. In some cases, menstrual...
When carrying your child in your womb, what you eat becomes the nutrition your child receives. The fetal life-support system relies on several key organs to help your baby grow and develop in the womb. Knowing the right foods to eat to nourish...
Hypertension--better known as high blood pressure--is a condition that may develop before or after conception. While dangerous to anyone, it can cause many complications for expectant mothers, which is why your doctor monitors your blood pressure...
Smoking and alcohol are contraindicated during pregnancy, but unfortunately, many women continue to smoke and drink alcoholic beverages throughout their pregnancy. Smoking and alcohol are dangerous in and of itself as they can lead to heart...
If you smoke while you are pregnant, you put both yourself and your unborn child at risk for significant health complications, according to the American Cancer Society. Your unborn baby relies upon you for necessary oxygen, nutrients and blood....
Crystal meth is a stronger version of the drug methamphetamine. The National Drug Intelligence Center indicates that there are several detrimental risks to the user such as increased blood pressure and heart rate. Damage to the blood vessels in...
Toxemia is a complication of pregnancy that's also called pregnancy induced hypertension or preeclampsia. Toxemia is more common in women having their first child, and those with a history of of high blood pressure, diabetes or kidney disease;...
Placenta previa, which occurs in one in 200 births, can be a serious complication of pregnancy. Placenta previa means that the placenta, the organ that supplies nutrients to the growing fetus, implants low on the uterine wall, partially or...
Exercising during pregnancy can provide a variety of benefits, including better sleep, reduced constipation and backache relief. Unfortunately, it can also pose dangers. Certain exercises and movements can cause spotting or bleeding to occur after...
Babies in-utero do not use their lungs to breathe or their mouths to eat. So how do they get the necessary nutrition and oxygen to grow and thrive? A womb has a complex support system sustaining the fetus with the necessary nutrients and oxygen...
Any vaginal bleeding during pregnancy may be startling, but it can be due to normal bodily changes. Most normal bleeding occurs within the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, says the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Despite...
Pregnancy is an exciting time for parents-to-be. Some mothers find it difficult to quit smoking prior to or during their pregnancies. Cigarette smoke contains over 2,000 chemicals, with two of the most dangerous substances being nicotine and...
While some bleeding is common during pregnancy, it can also be a sign that something is wrong or that there is a complication. Understanding the signs and symptoms of pregnancy-related conditions that can lead to abnormal vaginal bleeding are...
Bleeding, common in approximately 10 percent of pregnancies, is most likely to occur during the first trimester and is even more common in twin pregnancies, according to MedlinePlus. The length, color and type of bleeding may help indicate the...
Blood clots that form in the uterus are called subchorionic hematomas or subchorionic hemorrhage. These words sound frightening, but they describe a condition that's actually quite common in early pregnancy. Subchorionic hematomas or subchorionic...
Pregnant women are often encouraged to engage in moderate exercise to maintain strength, flexibility and fitness, as well as to avoid gaining unnecessary weight. However, sometimes vaginal bleeding occurs after exercise. Any bleeding during...
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