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PREGNANCY
DR.A.RATHNA . M.S (O&G)
2nd YR PG
MMC &RI
Underweight or
overweight before
pregnancy presents
medical risks
Babies Mom
Are larger More likely to need
Twice as likely to labor induced
have neural tube May need C-section
deficits More post-partum
Greater risk of hypertension,
heart defects infections, &
gestational diabetes
Food sensitivities
Nausea
Heartburn
Constipation
Pica
Craving items such as
laundry starch, clay,
soil, or ice.
Common among
African American
women
Often associated with
iron deficiency
Gestational Hypertension
Diabetes Pre-existing
Usually resolves Risk of low-birthweight
after the birth infant
Separation of placenta
Often leads to
surgical birth & Transient
high infant Usually resolves after
the birth
birthweight
Fetal alcohol
syndrome (FAS)
Irreversible brain
damage
Mental retardation
Facial abnormalities
Vision abnormalities
No amount is safe