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February 4, 2005
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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  
  Preeclampsia/High Blood Pressure  
  Preexisting Diabetes  
  Preterm Labor  
Infections
  Chickenpox (varicella)  
  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 (too little amniotic fluid)  
  Polyhydramnios (too much amniotic fluid)  
Loss
  Ectopic Pregnancy  
  Miscarriage  
  Molar Pregnancy  
  Stillbirth  
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