Most pregnancies occur without complications. However, some women who are pregnant will experience complications that can involve their health, their baby’s health, or both. Sometimes, diseases or conditions the mother had before she became pregnant can lead to complications during pregnancy. Some complications occur during delivery.
Even with complications, early detection and prenatal care can reduce any further risk to you and your baby.
Some of the most common complications of pregnancy include:
- high blood pressure
- gestational diabetes
- preeclampsia
- preterm labor
- a loss of pregnancy, or miscarriage
