01. Placenta Previa
This is a condition where the placenta is implanted completely or partially over the cervix, in the lower part of the uterus, thereby obstructing the birth canal.
Read | 02. Abruptio Placentae
Abruptio Placentae is the premature detachment of a normally positioned placenta from the wall of the uterus, occurring during the pregnancy rather than after labour. The placenta may detach incomplet...
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03. Pre-eclampsia
Pre-eclampsia is a disease that complicates about five to seven percent of pregnancies. It occurs in the second half of pregnancy.
Read | 04. Ectopic pregnancy
An ectopic pregnancy is one in which the fertilised egg is implanted outside the womb (uterus).
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05. Gestational diabetes
Some mothers develop signs of diabetes only while they are pregnant, the symptoms disappearing once they have given birth.
Read | 06. Intrauterine Growth Restriction
Intrauterine growth restriction is the terminology used to describe a group of babies who are too small in proportion to their gestational age.
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07. RH incompatibility
Rh incompatibility develops when the mother, having a Rh–negative blood type and the father, having a Rh-positive blood type produce a foetus whose blood type is Rh-positive.
Read | 08. 7 questions about miscarriage
Here are the answers to basic questions you may have about miscarriage.
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09. Miscarriage
A miscarriage, also known as a spontaneous abortion, is defined as loss of the products of conception before viability.
Read | 10. Signs of a miscarriage
About 13% of pregnancies end in miscarriage. What are the signs that this may be happening to you?
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11. Keeping mum
During pregnancy your heart has to pump 50% harder than normal – and that's just one of the changes to expect.
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