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Pregnancy problems

By Mayo Clinic staff

During pregnancy, your baby's health is your top priority. That's why pregnancy problems can be so scary.

If you have a chronic condition — such as diabetes, epilepsy or depression — understand how your condition may affect your pregnancy and what complications you may face. Sometimes pregnancy problems simply require close monitoring. In other cases, changing your treatment plan can help prevent pregnancy problems.

In other cases, pregnancy problems such as gestational diabetes complicate what seemed to be a healthy pregnancy. And for anyone, concerns about miscarriage or bed rest can be troubling.

Although pregnancy problems may weigh heavily on your mind, remember that there's much you can do to promote a healthy pregnancy. Count on your health care provider to help you make the best decisions for you and your baby.

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March 19, 2009

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