Illnesses during pregnancy

Iron deficiency is the most common cause of anaemia during pregnancy. Many expectant mothers have to take iron supplements during pregnancy. What are the symptoms of iron deficiency during pregnancy and how is it treated?

The shortening of the cervix is one of the symptoms that physiologically occur before labour. However, it sometimes happens that the cervix shortens too early, which can lead to premature labour. What are the symptoms of a shortening cervix?

Pregnancy is a time when many different types of discomfort can occur. For some pregnant women they make everyday life a misery, for others they are practically non-existent. One symptom that many mums-to-be complain about is unpleasant calf cramps during pregnancy. Why do they occur and how can they be treated?

Blood sugar levels or glycaemia should be monitored during pregnancy. A fasting glucose test is carried out at the beginning of the pregnancy and an oral glucose load test in the later weeks. If diabetes is diagnosed, the pregnant woman must check her blood glucose level daily. What is the normal blood glucose level during pregnancy and how can it be measured?

High blood pressure during pregnancy is a common pregnancy complication and must be treated accordingly. Poorly controlled blood pressure can lead to serious consequences. Find out about the worrying symptoms of high blood pressure during pregnancy and how to treat it.

Every woman wants her pregnancy to proceed according to the rules of the art and to be physiological. Unfortunately, various complications occur during pregnancy that cannot always be predicted or prevented. When do we talk about high-risk pregnancies and what are the causes?