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  Complications during pregnancy can be frightening and confusing. To help clarify the overwhelming array of information and medical jargon that may be encountered during such a time, we’ve gathered together the facts on some of the most common problems encountered during pregnancy, what you need to know about them and what you can do.  

Common Complications
  Anemia
 
  Gestational Diabetes
 
  Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidism
 
  High Blood Pressure
 
  Preexisting Diabetes
 
  Preterm Labor
 
Infections
  Chickenpox
 
  Cytomegalovirus
 
  Fifth Disease
 
  Flu and Pregnancy
 
  Group B Strep
 
  Listeriosis
 
  Rubella
 
  Salmonellosis
 
  Toxoplasmosis
 
Sexually Transmitted Infections
  Bacterial Vaginosis
 
  Chlamydia
 
  Genital Herpes
 
  Genital Warts
 
  Gonorrhea
 
  HIV/AIDS
 
  Syphilis
 
  Trichomoniasis
 
Placental Complications
  Placental Abruption
 
  Placenta Accreta, Placenta Increta, Placenta Percreta
 
  Placenta Previa
 
Amniotic Fluid Complications
  Oligohydramnios
 
  Polyhydramnios
 
Loss
  Ectopic Pregnancy
 
  Miscarriage
 
  Molar Pregnancy
 
  Stillbirth
 
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