High Risk Pregnancies
Hyper Tension in Pregnancy
•Definition: High blood pressure during pregnancy, classified as chronic hypertension, gestational hypertension, or preeclampsia.
•Gestational Hypertension: Develops after 20 weeks of pregnancy, without organ damage.
•Preeclampsia: Includes high blood pressure with protein in urine or organ dysfunction.
•Risks: May cause complications like preterm birth, placental abruption, or eclampsia.
•Symptoms: Severe headaches, vision changes, swelling, and high blood pressure readings.
•Management: Regular prenatal care, blood pressure monitoring, medications, and lifestyle changes.
•Treatment: Severe cases may require hospitalization or early delivery.
•Importance: Early detection ensures safer outcomes for mother and baby.
Diabetics in Pregnancy
•Definition: A condition where high blood sugar levels occur during pregnancy, either as pre-existing diabetes or gestational diabetes.
•Gestational Diabetes: Develops during pregnancy and usually resolves after delivery.
•Risks: Increases the chance of preterm labor, large baby size, and cesarean delivery.
•Symptoms: Excessive thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, and blurred vision.
•Complications: Can lead to high blood pressure, birth defects, or low blood sugar in the baby after birth.
•Management: Regular glucose monitoring, balanced diet, exercise, and insulin if needed.
•Importance: Proper care ensures the health of both mother and baby.
Anaemia in Pregnancy
•Definition: A condition where the blood lacks enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen to tissues.
•Common Types: Iron-deficiency anemia, folate-deficiency anemia, and vitamin B12 deficiency.
•Causes: Inadequate intake of iron, folic acid, or vitamin B12, and increased blood volume during pregnancy.
•Symptoms: Fatigue, weakness, pale skin, shortness of breath, and dizziness.
•Risks: Can lead to preterm delivery, low birth weight, and developmental delays in the baby.
•Management: Iron and folic acid supplements, vitamin B12 injections, and a nutrient-rich diet.
•Prevention: Regular prenatal care and a balanced diet.
•Importance: Early detection ensures a healthy pregnancy and baby.
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