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When first-time moms-to-be are told of possible risks and complications of pregnancy, their first reaction might be..."what was I thinking?"

But not all women are prone to disease or high risk pregnancy and, if so, a discussion with your obstetrician can reveal a host of preventatives, diagnoses or treatments available for many of them.

A proper diet with supplements such as folic acid to ward off possible birth defects, and iron to avoid anemia, remain just some of the more simple ways to maintain robust health for you and your unborn child throughout pregnancy.

More about pregnancy risks & complications around the Web:

Find out more about high risk pregnancy and complications sometimes associated with pregnancy including simple back pain and sciatic nerve damage, German measles, asthma, pre-existing or gestational diabetes, heart disease and preeclampsia, and related infections ...

MedlinePlus: High Risk Pregnancy - Top-notch directory page for a broad range of breaking news and links on diseases, risk factors, pregnancy-related preexisting or developing health conditions, symptoms, diagnosis, research and statistics.

The Merck Manual - Risk Factors Present Before Pregnancy - Facts on pregnancy and heart disease, anemia, kidney disease, seizure disorders, diabetes, asthma and other conditions, with an overview of risk factors pertaining to physical characteristics, socioeconomic conditions or problems with a previous pregnancy.

Amniotic Fluid Abnormalities - A full referenced description of the condition including too little (oligohydramnios) or too much (polyhydramnios) amniotic fluid and how it is diagnosed, possible complications and risk factors, treatment options.

Anemia in Pregnancy - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - Definition of terms, types of anemia, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, advice on prevention and a list of recommended foods with iron content by quantity.

Pregnancy complications by disease or condition

Asthma

UpToDate Patient Information: Pregnancy and Asthma

Asthma in Pregnancy - eMedicine Health

When Pregnancy Is Complicated By Allergies and Asthma

New Treatment Guidelines for Pregnant Women with Asthma

Diabetes (Pre-Existing & Gestational)

MedlinePlus: Diabetes and Pregnancy

Gestational Diabetes Resource Guide

Pregnancy and Diabetes: What to Expect from Conception to Birth - Mayo Clinic

Gestational Diabetes: What it Means for Me and My Baby

High Blood Pressure, Preeclampsia

MedlinePlus: Preeclampsia

Preeclampsia

UpToDate Patient Information: Preeclampsia

Diagnosis and Management of Preeclampsia

Infections

MedlinePlus: Infections and Pregnancy

UpToDate Patient Information: Avoiding Infections in Pregnancy

Vaccinations in Pregnancy

Sexually Transmitted Infections in Pregnancy

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Multiple Births | Natural Childbirth | Nursery Set-Up | Nutrition

Pregnancy Stages | Postpartum Depression | Ultrasound


This information is intended as reference and not as medical advice.
All treatment decisions should be made by medical professionals.