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Alarming Signs in a Pregnancy

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Introduction
When a woman becomes pregnant, she is very aware that a new life is growing
within her for the next nine months. Millions of women give birth to healthy
babies every day. On the other hand, one often hears of women who have
miscarriages, or who give birth to stillborn children or children with birth defects.
This acts as a constant reminder of just how fragile and delicate the process from
conception to childbirth is. It is a long road with pitfalls at every turn. While most
women negotiate the path to motherhood successfully, always at the back of their
minds runs the thought that things can go wrong if they are not careful.
Vaginal bleeding
A pregnant woman's body has several ways of indicating that the pregnancy is in
trouble. Vaginal bleeding or spotting in the first three months of pregnancy
should set off the alarm bells in the mind of an expectant mother. Bleeding
accompanied by mild cramps when the uterus is enlarged and the cervix is closed
may be a warning sign of a possible abortion. Sometimes the bleeding tends to be
heavy and the cramps are moderate to severe. In addition, if tissue is passed, the
uterus enlarged and the cervix is open, the condition is symptomatic of a
miscarriage. Vaginal bleeding accompanied by moderate to severe pain often
confined to one side and fainting could indicate an ectopic pregnancy (pregnancy
in the tube). When a woman has dysfunctional and variable vaginal bleeding and

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in the tube). When a woman has dysfunctional and variable vaginal bleeding and
the uterus is a normal size and the cervix is closed, she probably has a hormone
imbalance.
Pre-eclampsia or toxemia
Severe, persistent headaches in pregnant women accompanied by inordinate
weight gain, fluid retention, blurred vision and spots before the eyes are a
symptom of pre-eclampsia or toxemia (high blood pressure in pregnancy).
Sudden swelling of the hands, feet and ankles is also a sign of toxemia. A woman
with these symptoms may need to be hospitalized to bring down her blood
pressure or for fetal testing. Toxemia could result in complications like inadequate
fetal growth, premature labour or fetal distress during labour.
Morning sickness
Most people associate pregnancy with morning sickness. Pregnant women are
mostly affected by morning sickness in the first three months. However, if a
pregnant woman experiences prolonged vomiting over one or two days,
preventing adequate intake of fluids, it may lead to dehydration requiring
hospitalization.
Premature labour
When a pregnant woman develops fever and chills not accompanied by the
symptoms of a cold, she should be careful. A high fever can be dangerous as it
can cause premature labour. A sudden gush of fluid from the vagina may be an
indication of the premature rupture of the membranes in the last trimester of
pregnancy. When this occurs, an infection known as amnionitis develops the
symptoms of, which are fever, a discharge that gives off a bad smell and
abdominal pain. This is potentially dangerous for the fetus.
Urinary tract infection
Sometimes pregnant women need to urinate frequently. They may also feel some
discomfort during urination either as a burning sensation or a dull pain in the
lower abdomen towards the end of urination. These are the symptoms of a
urinary tract infection.
Abdominal pain
Sudden intense or continual abdominal pains early in the pregnancy could signify

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Sudden intense or continual abdominal pains early in the pregnancy could signify
a miscarriage. These symptoms late in pregnancy could be a precursor for
premature labour.
Lack of fetal movement
If a pregnant woman feels a marked decrease in fetal movement, she should
consult the doctor immediately as this could indicate fetal distress.

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Katie.5 years ago

i really enjoyed reading your web site, i am 17 weeks pregnant and very healthy.
however, i am overwhelmed with worrying! i did find that after reading your article,
i felt some relief!

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kiki.5 years ago

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kiki.5 years ago

hi my kiki and i am pregrant at the age 14 is that a problem by a 18 year old boy

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jamie dawn.5 years ago

hello> iam a 28 year old woman who's had 3 daughters in the the past. i also was a
teen mother...i am now trying to concive my fourth child.and finding it to be more
of a task than what it was when i was younger...we've tryed almost everything..it's
been very tiering, are there any other options for us to have a child...?is there
anything else we can try? and what exactly is clomid? are there any risk's in taking
the fertility drug? thank you jamie dawn

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kamal.5 years ago

how long do you take to check if you preagent

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shamara.5 years ago

im 17 and is 17 weeks my first due date was july 10th but yesterday she told me
july 22nd what say i go by (confused)

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rtyty.5 years ago

i am pregnant at12 years old and i need some help

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maria.5 years ago

i'm so happy because i'm pregant with my thirth baby but it seems like this is my
first one because i wait 6 years now i have a lot of questions, i'm on 16 weeks and i
like to know what do you feel when the baby is moving.

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tiffany.5 years ago

hi im 21 years old and i know know if iam or not so what i do now

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valerie.5 years ago

i really enjoy browsing yor site.this is my first baby.my first due date is june12 and
the second is june3.i want to know if im lilely to deliver befor tha june3.

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Stephanie.5 years ago

i have had my tubes clamped over a year ago and i have been feeling sick the past
couple of days and i have gained alot of weight in a week

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