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Trusted Maternal Care
13 total diseases
High blood pressure (โฅ140/90 mmHg) arising after 20 weeks in someone previously normotensive.
Mood disorder during pregnancy characterized by persistent sadness, anxiety, loss of interest
Anemia is a condition in which there are not enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen to body tissues. During pregnancy, this condition is concerning due to its association with low birth weight, premature birth, and maternal mortality. It occurs because of the increased blood volume needed to nourish the baby. If detected early, it is usually mild and treatable, but if left untreated, it can pose risks to both mother and baby.
A threatened miscarriage refers to vaginal bleeding during the first 20 weeks of pregnancy without cervical dilation or fetal expulsion. The pregnancy is still viable and may continue normally.
Constipation is a common issue during pregnancy, affecting nearly half of all pregnant women. It involves infrequent, hard, and painful bowel movements.
A viral respiratory infection that can cause more severe illness in pregnant people due to changes in their immune system.
UTIs occur when bacteria, most commonly E. coli, enter and infect the urinary tract. Pregnancy increases the risk due to hormonal and anatomical changes.
Vomiting during pregnancy is a common occurrence, with as many as 60โ70% of pregnant women experiencing it as an unpleasant symptom of morning sickness.
Accumulation of fluid in tissues, mainly in feet, ankles, legs, occasionally hands or face
Preterm labor is defined as regular uterine contractions resulting in cervical changes (dilation or effacement) that occur before 37 completed weeks of gestation.
Heartburn is a burning sensation in the chest or throat caused by stomach acid rising up into the esophagus. It is a common complaint during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters.
High blood glucose first diagnosed during pregnancy
A bacterial STI (Treponema pallidum) that is transmissible to the fetus at any trimester.