Obstetrics and gynecology
Common medical conditions encountered during pregnancy
Throughout pregnancy, go to all your prenatal care checkups, if you’re feeling fine. Getting regular prenatal care can help you and your health care provider spot complications early—and maybe even prevent them.

Pregnancy induced conditions, like gestational diabetes and preeclampsia, can cause serious problems for you and your baby. If you have conditions like these, work with your doctor to get treatment to help keep them under control. If you had certain health conditions before pregnancy, like preexisting diabetes, find out what you can do to help you stay healthy during pregnancy. And learn how to protect yourself from common infections, like the flu and food poisoning, that can cause problems during pregnancy.



We will highlight 3 common conditions which may occur during your pregnancy.



Hyperemesis Gravidarum
Hyperemesis gravidarum is the medical term for severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. The symptoms can be severely uncomfortable. You might vomit more than four times a day, become dehydrated, feel constantly dizzy and lightheaded and lose weight. Fortunately there are treatments available, including medicines to prevent nausea.

Hyperemesis gravidarum can lead to dehydration and nutrient loss, affecting both the health of a pregnant woman and the baby she’s carrying. The nausea can be debilitating, interfering with daily activities and quality of life. It usually subsides at between 14 and 20 weeks of pregnancy. The condition might be caused by rapidly rising serum levels of hormones such as HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) and estrogen.

Although there are no known ways to completely prevent hyperemesis gravidarum, the following measures might help keep morning sickness from becoming serious:

Eating small, frequent meals.
Eating bland foods.
Waiting until nausea has improved before taking iron supplements.
Using a pressure-point wrist band, vitamin B6 and/or ginger.


If the condition does not improve, medical treatment will be indicated. Oral antiemetics are generally safe to use in pregnancy and works in most cases of hyperemesis.



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