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Danger Signs in Pregnancy

The document outlines critical danger signs in pregnancy that require immediate medical attention, including vaginal bleeding, severe abdominal pain, decreased fetal movements, severe headaches or vision changes, and persistent vomiting. Each sign is associated with potential serious complications such as miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, pre-eclampsia, and hyperemesis gravidarum. The references cited include guidelines from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the World Health Organization.

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Danger Signs in Pregnancy

The document outlines critical danger signs in pregnancy that require immediate medical attention, including vaginal bleeding, severe abdominal pain, decreased fetal movements, severe headaches or vision changes, and persistent vomiting. Each sign is associated with potential serious complications such as miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, pre-eclampsia, and hyperemesis gravidarum. The references cited include guidelines from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the World Health Organization.

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DANGER

SIGNS IN
PREGNANCY
Charlotte du Preez 29486505
DANGER SIGNS IN
PREGNANCY Vaginal bleeding
Any amount of vaginal bleeding during pregnancy can be a sign of a
serious problem, such as miscarriage, placenta previa, or placental
Danger signs in pregnancy are abruption (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists,
side effects that show a potential 2020b
complication within the
pregnancy, which may require Severe abdominal pain
pressing medical attention. When pregnant women experience severe, persistent abdominal pain,
(American College of Obstetricians it can be a sign of more serious medical conditions such as ectopic
and Gynecologists, 2020a) pregnancy, premature birth, or placental abruption. (World Health
Organization, 2016)

Decreased fetal movements.


Decreased fetal movement or lack of fetal movement may indicate that the
Different danger signs baby is suffering. This can be a sign of serious problems such as: For example,
during pregnancy restricted fetal growth or placental insufficiency (American College of
Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 2020b).
• Vaginal bleeding
• Severe abdominal pain Severe headaches or vision changes
• Decreased fetal Severe headaches, blurred vision, and sudden swelling of the face and
hands can be signs of pre-eclampsia. This is a serious condition that
movement.
requires immediate medical attention as it can lead to seizures, stroke,
• Severe headache or other complications (American College of Obstetricians and
• Persistent vomiting Gynecologists, 2020a).

Persistent vomiting
Nausea and vomiting are common during pregnancy, but persistent
vomiting can be a sign of a condition called hyperemesis gravidarum.
This condition can lead to dehydration, weight loss, and electrolyte
imbalance, which can harm both mother and baby (American College
of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 2019).
pressing medical attention. (American College of Obstetricians and
Gynecologists, 2020a)
References:

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. (2020a). ACOG Committee Opinion No. 797:
Emergent Therapy for Acute-Onset, Severe Hypertension During Pregnancy and the Postpartum
Period. Obstetrics and Gynecology.
[Link]
Emergent_Therapy.[Link] Date of access: 02 May 2023.

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. (2020b). ACOG Practice Bulletin No. 226:
Hypertension in Pregnancy. Obstetrics and Gynecology.
[Link]
pertension_in.[Link] Date of access: 02 May 2023.

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. (2019). ACOG Committee Opinion No. 774:
Opportunistic Salpingectomy as a Strategy for Epithelial Ovarian Cancer Prevention. Obstetrics and
Gynecology.
[Link]
[Link] Date of access: 02 May 2023.

World Health Organization. (2016). WHO recommendations on antenatal care for a positive
pregnancy experience. Geneva: World Health Organization.
[Link] Date of access: 02 May 2023.

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