Pregnancy

Other Complications See All  Hydramnios in Other Complications In this condition, there is too much amniotic fluid around your baby during pregnancy. It happens in about 1 in 100 pregnancies. ...more  Anemia in Pregnancy in Other Complications Anemia is when your blood has too few red blood cells. Having too few red blood cells makes it harder for your blood to carry oxygen or iron. This can affect how cells work in nerves and muscles. During pregnancy, your baby also needs your blood. ...more  Placenta Previa in Other Complications Bleeding can happen at any time during pregnancy. Placenta previa can cause bleeding late in pregnancy. This means after about 20 weeks. ...more  Pregnancy and Pre-existing Heart Disease in Other Complications Pre-existing heart disease is a heart problem that you had before you got pregnant. This often means a heart condition that you were born with (congenital). These can include heart problems that may have been fixed. It can also include heart valve issues. ...more  Post-Term Pregnancy in Other Complications A pregnancy that lasts more than 42 weeks is called post-term. A pregnancy that is between 41 and 42 weeks is called late-term. Most women deliver between 37 and 42 weeks of pregnancy. ...more  Rh Disease in Other Complications Rh disease occurs during pregnancy. It happens when the Rh factors in the mom’s and baby’s blood don’t match. It may also happen if the mom and baby have different blood types. ...more  Sickle Cell Disease in Children in Other Complications Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder that is present at birth. Children with SCD make an abnormal type of hemoglobin. This is the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen to all parts of the body. ...more  Asthma and Pregnancy in Other Complications With correct asthma management and good prenatal care, most women with asthma can have healthy pregnancies. ...more