Pregnancy Problems

Hopefully your pregnancy will proceed without a problem and your labor and delivery will be relatively easy.  However, problems can, and do, arise. Some of the more common problems that occur during pregnancy are discussed below.

Bleeding during pregnancy can be a frightening experience. Up to 10% of women have vaginal bleeding at some time during their pregnancy, especially in the first trimester.

There are several things that may cause a complication in your pregnancy. However, some are more common than others. This site provides a description of the most common pregnancy complications.

Hormones, body changes and new emotions during pregnancy make you vulnerable to emotional ups and downs.  About 10-20% of women will struggle with some symptoms of depression during pregnancy.

Prenatal exposure to alcohol can cause a range of disorders, known as fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. One of the most severe effects of drinking during pregnancy is fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS).

Just as there are different major blood groups, such as A and B type blood, there also is an Rh factor. The Rh factor is the type of protein on the red blood cells. The Rh factor causes problems when an Rh-negative person's blood comes in contact with Rh-positive blood.