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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 abruption (American College of
Danger signs in pregnancy are side Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 2020b
effects that show a potential complication
within the pregnancy, which may require Severe abdominal pain
pressing medical attention. (American When pregnant women experience severe, persistent abdominal pain, it can be a sign
College of Obstetricians and of more serious medical conditions such as ectopic pregnancy, premature birth, or
Gynecologists, 2020a) placental abruption. (World Health Organization, 2016)

Decreased fetal movements.


Decreased fetal movement or lack of fetal movement may indicate that the baby is suffering.
This can be a sign of serious problems such as: For example, restricted fetal growth or placental
Different danger signs during insufficiency (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 2020b).
pregnancy
Severe headaches or vision changes
 Vaginal bleeding Severe headaches, blurred vision, and sudden swelling of the face and hands can be
 Severe abdominal pain signs of pre-eclampsia. This is a serious condition that requires immediate medical
 Decreased fetal movement. attention as it can lead to seizures, stroke, or other complications (American College
of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 2020a).
 Severe headache
 Persistent vomiting 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.
https://journals.lww.com/greenjournal/FullText/2020/10000/ACOG_Committee_Opinion_No__797___Emergent_Therap
y.43.aspx Date of access: 02 May 2023.

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. (2020b). ACOG Practice Bulletin No. 226: Hypertension in
Pregnancy. Obstetrics and Gynecology.
https://journals.lww.com/greenjournal/Fulltext/2020/10000/ACOG_Practice_Bulletin_No__226___Hypertension_in.44.as
px 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.
https://journals.lww.com/greenjournal/Fulltext/2019/10000/ACOG_Committee_Opinion_No__774___Opportunistic.52.a
spx Date of access: 02 May 2023.

World Health Organization. (2016). WHO recommendations on antenatal care for a positive pregnancy experience.
Geneva: World Health Organization. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789241549912 Date of access: 02 May
2023.

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