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Follow the links below to find information on the complications that sometimes arise during pregnancy. For information on specific complications, such as the effect of rubella on pregnancy, go to the specific topic pages below.
Updated November 2009
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Asthma and Pregnancy
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Links to information about asthma conditions that may affect pregnancy.
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Diabetes and Pregnancy
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Links to information about gestational diabetes, as well as pre existing diabetic conditions that may effect pregnancy.
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Diethylstilboestrol (DES)
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Links to information about Diethylstilboestrol or DES.
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Listeria and Listeriosis
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Links to information about listeria bacteria and associated listeriosis infections.
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Measles, Mumps and German Measles
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Links to information on measles, mumps and german measles (rubella) and immunisation for these diseases.
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Morning Sickness
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Links to information about morning sickness.
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Pre-eclampsia
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Links to information about pre eclampsia or pregnancy toxaemia.
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Pregnancy Loss
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Links to information about pregnancy loss, including miscarriage, foetal death and abortion.
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Systematic Reviews of Treatments for Pregnancy Complications
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Links to systematic reviews of the evidence for the effectiveness of treatments for pregnancy complications.
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Ectopic pregnancy
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Ectopic or extrauterine pregnancy refers to a pregnancy which grows outside of the uterus. It occurs when a fertilised egg fails to implant in the endometrial tissues of the uterine cavity and instead leaves the uterus and implants at another site, such as the fallopian tubes, ovary or abdominal cavity.
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Jan 2010
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Premature babies
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Not all pregnancies go as planned. Some babies are born too early - prematurely or preterm. A preterm baby is one born before 37 completed weeks of pregnancy.
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Nov 2009
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Genital herpes and pregnancy
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Queensland Health
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The herpes simplex virus causes genital herpes. There are many types of herpes viruses. Both herpes simplex type 1(HSV1) and herpes simplex type 2 (HSV2) can infect the genital area. Commonly the cause of 'cold sores', HSV 1 tends to occur in the upper half of the body, mainly around the lips and mouth. HSV 1 can also infect the genital area.
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Oct 2009
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Rubella - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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Rubella (also called German measles) is generally a mild illness caused by a virus, but it can cause birth defects if pregnant women become infected.
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Oct 2009
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Pregnancy - bleeding problems
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Better Health Channel
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Bleeding in early pregnancy happens in about one in four pregnancies. About a third to half of all women who have bleeding will go on to miscarry. Other women who bleed during pregnancy will deliver a healthy baby. Most miscarriages occur in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. Other reasons for bleeding during early pregnancy include an implantation bleed, when the pregnancy buries into the lining of the uterus.
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Aug 2009
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Suspected intrauterine growth restriction
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Department of Health Western Australia
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Diagnostic imaging algorithm for a fetus at risk of intra-uterine growth retardation.
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Aug 2009
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Suspected ectopic pregnancy
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Department of Health Western Australia
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Diagnostic imaging algorithm for patients with suspected ectopic pregnancy.
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Aug 2009
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Pulmonary embolism in pregnancy
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Department of Health Western Australia
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Diagnostic imaging algorithm for patients with suspected pulmonary embolism during pregnancy.
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Aug 2009
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Antepartum haemorrhage
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Department of Health Western Australia
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Diagnostic imaging algorithm for patients with unexplained antepartum haemorrhage.
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Aug 2009
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Rhesus-negative blood and pregnancy - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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If you have rhesus negative blood, your fetus may be at risk for health problems. This is true only if the fetus has Rh positive blood. A simple test followed by treatment can help prevent problems.
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Aug 2009
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Molar pregnancy (gestational trophoblastic disease, GTD)
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information by professional medical specialists on gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD), also known as molar pregnancy, a range of pregnancy related tumours.
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Jul 2009
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Slapped face disease
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Better Health Channel
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Slapped face disease commonly affects children and causes bright red cheeks. For most people, this illness is no worse than a cold. Rarely, if a pregnant woman gets this infection, there can be harm to her unborn child. Most unborn babies are not affected even when they get this infection. Arthritis-like symptoms are common for teenagers and adults.
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Jun 2009
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Childbirth - medical interventions
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Better Health Channel
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Giving birth may require medical intervention. Procedures can include induction, augmentation, episiotomy, forceps delivery or caesarean section. Some intervention procedures may not be necessary, but intervention can also make birth safer for a mother and her baby or babies.
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May 2009
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Twins - identical and fraternal
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Better Health Channel
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Twins account for over 90 per cent of multiple births. Identical twins form when a single fertilised egg (ovum) splits in two. Fraternal twins develop from two eggs fertilised by two sperm, and are no more alike than individual brothers or sisters (siblings) born at different times.
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Apr 2009
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Bacterial vaginosis explained
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Better Health Channel
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Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is caused by an imbalance of the normal bacteria in the vagina. Symptoms may include a watery, white or grey discharge and vaginal odour. Bacterial vaginosis is sometimes called nonspecific vaginitis or gardnerella vaginitis. It is most commonly associated with sexual activity. Antibiotics can treat the infection.
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Apr 2009
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Routine antenatal tests
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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There are a number of blood tests and other types of routine tests that will be offered to you during your pregnancy. These tests are designed to pick up certain illnesses, deficiencies (like iron deficiency) or other possible problems.
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Apr 2009
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When to contact your hospital, doctor or midwife
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Many women are unsure whether they should contact the hospital, their doctor or midwife when certain problems arise.
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Apr 2009
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Threatened miscarriage
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Bleeding in early pregnancy is very common. Sometimes the bleeding is a sign of a miscarriage (loss of the pregnancy) or an ectopic (tubal) pregnancy.
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Apr 2009
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Placenta praevia
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Placenta praevia means placenta first. In a normal pregnancy the placenta is in the upper part of your uterus. With placenta praevia, however, the placenta is in the lower part of your uterus, often between your baby and your cervix (the neck of the uterus).
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Apr 2009
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Common health problems in pregnancy
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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During your pregnancy you may have a number of annoying problems that are not dangerous but may need some attention.
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Apr 2009
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