HELLP Syndrome
HELLP syndrome is a very dangerous pregnancy complication for both the carrying parent and the baby.
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Problems for Mom
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- 4 min
Pregnancy and COVID-19
COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, can be more dangerous for pregnant people and their babies.
- 6 min
Chorioamnionitis (Infection of the Membranes that Surround Your Fetus)
Chorioamnionitis refers to the infection of the innermost layer of cells that covers an embryo or fetus.
- 2 min
Gestational Diabetes
A disorder that develops during pregnancy, in which the pregnant parent's blood sugar levels increase.
- 4 min
Pre-eclampsia
A disorder in which a pregnant person's blood pressure increases, or their pee contains too much protein. This can be very dangerous.
- 4 min
Ectopic Pregnancy
A dangerous form of pregnancy that develops and grows before the fertilized egg reaches the uterus.
- 4 min
Miscarriage
Loss of a pregnancy, which means the fertilized egg, embryo or fetus dies and will typically be expelled.
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