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When To Seek Medical Care
When To Seek Medical Care
When To Seek Medical Care
Most women in their 20s or early 30s have a good chance of a problem-free
pregnancy. Teens and women over the age of 35 are at a higher risk for health complications.
Underlying conditions
cancer
kidney disease
epilepsy
If you have one of these conditions, ensure that it’s properly monitored and treated throughout
your pregnancy. Otherwise, it can lead to miscarriage, poor fetal growth, and birth defects.
infections, including STDs
anemia
Pregnancy complications
Pregnancy complications can involve the baby’s health, the mother’s health, or both. They can
occur during pregnancy or delivery.
gestational diabetes
preeclampsia
preterm labor
miscarriage
Addressing them early can minimize the harms done to the mother or the baby. Know your
options when it comes to treating pregnancy complications.
Sometime after your fourth month of pregnancy, you may begin to experience Braxton-Hicks
contractions, or false labor. They’re completely normal and serve to prepare your uterus for the
job ahead of real labor.