Pregnancy Complications

Information about medical conditions and complications that can occur during pregnancy. Articles explain symptoms, risks and management of issues including bleeding, diabetes, placental problems and pre-eclampsia.

Antenatal Depression
Antenatal Depression
Depression during pregnancy is real and more common than many people realise, but it's treatable with the right support.
Bleeding, Miscarriage and Ectopic Pregnancy
Bleeding, Miscarriage and Ectopic Pregnancy
Know what causes bleeding in pregnancy, when it's serious, and what to do about miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy.
Coping with Still Birth
Coping with Still Birth
Stillbirth affects thousands of families each year – here's what happens, why it occurs, and how to cope with the grief and physical recovery.
Dealing with Miscarriage and Still Birth
Dealing with Miscarriage and Still Birth
Understand the differences between miscarriage and stillbirth, what signs to watch for, and how to cope with pregnancy loss.
Gestational Diabetes
Gestational Diabetes
High blood sugar during pregnancy can harm both mother and baby, but gestational diabetes usually disappears after birth.
Pre-Eclampsia Warning Signs
Pre-Eclampsia Warning Signs
Know the warning signs of pre-eclampsia, a serious pregnancy condition that can develop without symptoms and affect both mother and baby.
Reducing the Risk of Complications
Reducing the Risk of Complications
Protect your pregnancy by eating well, avoiding smoking and alcohol, and taking folic acid supplements to lower complication risks.
Rhesus Factor Issues
Rhesus Factor Issues
Why rhesus negative blood during pregnancy can pose risks to a rhesus positive baby and what you need to know.
The Placenta: Low-lying, Separating and Vasa Previa
The Placenta: Low-lying, Separating and Vasa Previa
What happens when the placenta attaches low in the womb, separates early or develops vasa previa, and what you need to know about each condition.