Diseases of Pregnant Women

In addition to changes in body shape, hormonal changes experienced by pregnant women make them more susceptible to disease. In addition, the immune system of pregnant women also needs to work harder because they have to protect their bodies and the fetus in the womb. The following are some diseases in pregnant women that you should recognize.

Diseases of Pregnant Women

Before explaining about various kinds of diseases in pregnant women, it should be noted that maintaining health conditions is something that is absolutely necessary for pregnant women. Some diseases can be fatal for both mother and fetus. Sometimes the symptoms of a disease look simple but this is an indication of the emergence of a dangerous disease.

Therefore, knowing dangerous diseases in pregnant women is important so that you can take preventive measures as early as possible, or can take action as soon as possible if symptoms of the disease of pregnant women appear.

 

The following are some diseases in pregnant women that you should be aware of, including:

1. TORCH

The first disease in pregnant women that must be watched out for is TORCH. TORCH examination is necessary to detect the presence of toxoplasmosis, other infections, Rubella, Cytomegalovirus, and Herpes simplex.

If TORCH disease occurs in pregnant women, the fetus is at risk of experiencing various disorders such as damage to the fetal central nervous system, hearing loss, vision problems, mental disorders, thyroid disorders, and immune system disorders.

 

2. Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is another disease in pregnant women that you should be aware of. Even so, the fetus in the womb is generally not affected by the hepatitis virus that the mother carries during pregnancy.

However, there are several possible increased risks during delivery, such as babies born prematurely, babies born with low weight, or abnormalities in the baby's anatomy and body function.

 

3. Anemia

The next disease in pregnant women is anemia. If this disease of pregnant women is not treated immediately, it can cause premature birth, low baby weight, and birth defects. The conditions of pregnant women who often experience anemia are those who are pregnant with twins, unhealthy eating patterns, and often experience morning sickness.

During pregnancy, the need for blood will increase to support the growth of the fetus. However, if the body of a pregnant woman is not able to produce more hemoglobin, this is what causes anemia. Fatigue, difficulty concentrating, dizziness, shortness of breath and pale skin are signs of anemia.

 

4. Leucorrhoea

The most common disease of pregnant women is vaginal discharge. Leucorrhoea increases when entering pregnancy because it is useful to protect the uterus and vagina from infection. This condition makes the cervix (cervical) and vaginal walls softer.

Towards the end of pregnancy, the amount of vaginal discharge may increase and there may be blood spots. This is a sign that the body is starting to prepare for birth.

If there are unusual changes such as changes in color, aroma and pain around the vagina, you should immediately consult a doctor.

 

5. Bleeding

Entering the first trimester, a disease in pregnant women that can appear is bleeding. Even so, not all bleeding during pregnancy is something dangerous. Bleeding occurs due to the process of attaching the fertilized egg to the uterine wall or after hard penetration.

Bleeding can be dangerous when it is accompanied by cramps and severe abdominal pain. In addition, an ectopic pregnancy or abnormal fetal growth can also cause bleeding. If you are unsure whether the bleeding you are experiencing is normal or not, consult with your obstetrician to get the right treatment.

 

6. Placenta previa

Placenta previa is a condition when the placenta is at the bottom of the uterus, thus covering part or all of the birth canal. Placenta previa can result in excessive bleeding or bleeding at the bottom of the uterus. If the bleeding does not stop, the fetus must be delivered immediately by caesarean section.

 

7. Gestational diabetes

The next disease in pregnant women that is often experienced is gestational diabetes. Even this disease of pregnant women can be experienced by women who have not been diagnosed with diabetes before.

The exact cause of gestational diabetes in pregnant women is not known with certainty, but hormonal changes are often considered as a trigger. Usually the symptoms of gestational diabetes disappear after delivery.

 

8. Candidiasis

Candidiasis is a disease in pregnant women that occurs due to hormonal changes. Candidiasis is an infection caused by Candida fungi. Please note, basically, human skin contains fungi (fungi) and bacteria that are not dangerous.

However, if these fungi and bacteria reproduce uncontrollably, it can cause infection. Is vulvovaginal candidiasis, a candidiasis infection that occurs in the female genital organs.

 

9. Back pain

Increasing gestational age will be accompanied by increased fetal growth, where this condition will automatically burden the back and pelvis. As a result, this can cause back pain.

Even so, this disease of pregnant women is something normal because the ligaments that connect between the bones become softer and stretch to prepare for childbirth.

 

10. Constipation

The last disease in pregnant women and generally occurs in the first trimester of pregnancy is the appearance of constipation. This disease of pregnant women is caused by hormonal changes, even so constipation can also be affected by a diet that does not get enough fiber.

If constipation is not treated immediately, it can lead to the development of hemorrhoids, which are swollen blood vessels around the anus.

 

Well, those are some diseases in pregnant women to watch out for. In the end, so that pregnant women's diseases do not occur, you must regularly carry out routine pregnancy checks. If a problem is found,a the doctor can immediately treat it according to the disturbance that occurs.

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