Dr. Byron Brown, who is an experienced gynecologist and obstetrician, notes that women’s bodies go through an enormous amount of change during pregnancy. Many of the issues that you will find yourself experiencing are par for the course and can be managed fairly easily, however, there are a number of symptoms that you need to keep an eye out for. The following may all be indicators that there is an unexpected issue that could result in you experiencing a high-risk pregnancy.
Bleeding
Experiencing any sort of bleeding during your pregnancy is always something that you should take seriously, as this could mean a number of things. Bleeding heavily while you experience abdominal pain could be a sign of an ectopic pregnancy, which can be potentially life-threatening if not dealt with properly. Furthermore, bleeding during the second trimester may be a sign of miscarriage, while bleeding during the third trimester could indicate placental abruption.
Decline In Baby Activity
If you are used to being able to feel your baby kick, only to find that you experience less movement later on, this may be a sign that there is an issue. As a general rule, you should experience somewhere in the region of ten or more kicks every two hours. Anything less should cause you to speak to your doctor.
Severe Nausea
While Dr Byron A Brown points out that nausea is very common during pregnancy, if you find that it gets particularly severe, often to the point that you can’t eat or drink, you must consult a doctor. Becoming malnourished or dehydrated can have negative consequences for your body and baby.
