Pregnancy Concerns
Pregnancy brings physical changes and can be accompanied by a variety of uncomfortable symptoms, from heart burn, to back pain, to sleep issues. However, some symptoms could be a sign of something more serious.
Serious Symptoms
Call your doctor right away if you experience any of the following:
- Bleeding or leaking of fluid from the vagina
- Severe abdominal pain or cramping
- Pain, burning or trouble urinating
- Fever of 101 degrees Fahrenheit or more
- Vomiting and trouble keeping liquids down
- A very active baby slows down or stops moving
- More than four to five contractions an hour or frequent tightening of the uterus before 37 weeks of pregnancy
- Bad or constant headaches
- Blurred vision, spots or flashing lights in front of your eyes
- A sudden weight gain of a pound or more a day
- A large amount of swelling, especially in your face
COVID-19 and Pregnancy
Read more about the COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Pregnant Women
High Risk Pregnancy
Some pregnancies are high risk from the beginning. Others go smoothly for the most part, until a sudden complication occurs. Eisenhower Family Birth Center is well staffed and equipped to provide special care for women with high-risk pregnancies. We work with UC San Diego Health perinatologists for patients who need extra consultation during pregnancy and our neonatologists are on hand during and after delivery.
Medical Conditions that Can Affect Pregnancy
Thyroid disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, anemia, and other health issues can affect your pregnancy. If that is the case, it may be necessary to involve other medical specialists in your care. Fortunately, you have access to a broad range of accomplished specialists through Eisenhower Health.
Pregnancy and Diabetes
Diabetes in the mother is one of the most common reasons a pregnancy is considered “high risk.” Whether a woman had type 1 or 2 diabetes before she got pregnant or develops gestational diabetes in her third trimester, she will need to be monitored by a perinatologist — a doctor who specializes in pregnancy complications. Learn more about Pregnancy and Diabetes here.
