A high-risk pregnancy is one in which a woman and her fetus face a higher-than-normal chance of experiencing complications. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Babies born before the beginning of the 37th week of pregnancy are considered premature.
High blood pressure during pregnancy can negatively affect both a mother's and the baby's health during and after pregnancy.
Recurrent pregnancy loss is defined as two or more failed pregnancies. Learn about causes and treatment.
A condition that occurs when a pregnant person's placenta attaches to the lowest part of the uterus, covering part or all of the cervix. In most cases, people with placenta previa cannot safely deliver a baby vaginally.
A potentially life-threatening form of hypertension that can occur during the second half of pregnancy. Women with preeclampsia have high blood pressure as well as protein in her urine.
A rare and serious condition in which a pregnant or postpartum person suddenly has seizures. Eclampsia is a medical emergency and can lead to injury or death for the pregnant person and/or baby.
A rare, life-threatening condition that can affect pregnant women and usually resolves shortly after delivery.
A type of rare tumor that develops in the uterus during pregnancy.
Gestational diabetes is glucose intolerance that develops during pregnancy, which can affect the health of both mother and baby.