What are the common diseases in pregnant women?

We all know that after a woman has an unexpected pregnancy, her body and constitution will undergo great changes. In the early stages of pregnancy, due to her poor constitution, she is particularly prone to certain diseases. In addition, the fetus's absorption of maternal nutrients often leads to various diseases in the pregnant woman's body. If it cannot be better adjusted, there will be certain risks. So what are the common diseases of pregnant women? Let's find out together below.

What are the common diseases in pregnant women?

1. It is easiest to catch a cold during pregnancy. During pregnancy, expectant mothers are particularly prone to catching a cold.

2. 90% of expectant mothers will experience edema. More than 90% of women will experience edema in their ankles and legs during pregnancy. If there are no symptoms of pre-eclampsia after examination, it can be regarded as a normal phenomenon and not a disease. This phenomenon usually improves in the later stages of pregnancy.

3. Don’t delay treating abdominal pain and diarrhea. There are many reasons why expectant mothers may experience abdominal pain. Pregnant women should go to the hospital for a detailed examination first. If it is determined that it is not related to the fetus, possible causes of abdominal pain include bloating, intestinal cramps, appendicitis and bacterial dysentery.

4. Skin allergies and unbearable itching. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, skin allergies in pregnant women are usually caused by the fact that pregnant women in the late stages of pregnancy are prone to internal heat. Because there is a new baby in the body, the body becomes easily hot and the immune system also changes.

5. Early prevention of prenatal depression. Pregnant women often worry about the health of the fetus and always suspect that there is something wrong with their pregnancy symptoms. When they see relevant medical introductions, they will feel inexplicably nervous and afraid. They often suffer from insomnia and nightmares at night.

6. Candidal vaginitis (also known as candidal vaginitis): Women’s sex hormone levels are high after pregnancy, and the vaginal congestion, vigorous secretion, and moist vulva create an environment that is very conducive to the growth of fungi. The main symptoms of candidal vaginitis are obvious itching and burning sensation in the vulva, thick leucorrhea that is white or yellowish-white, curd-like or tofu-like, and congestion of the vaginal wall. Sometimes there is also frequent urination and painful urination.

7. Trichomonas vaginitis The main symptoms of Trichomonas vaginitis are increased leucorrhea with purulent foam and vulvar itching; when accompanied by urinary tract infection, it causes urinary pain, frequent urination, and even hematuria. Genital warts The harm of genital warts is that it can easily cause vaginal bleeding during delivery. The fetus can be infected through the birth canal, which can lead to throat papilloma in young children in the future and is difficult to cure.

8. Gonorrhea (including Chlamydia trachomatis infection) The main hazard of gonorrhea is that the fetus may be infected through the birth canal and suffer from gonococcal conjunctivitis, Chlamydia trachomatis conjunctivitis, Chlamydia trachomatis pneumonia, etc.

9. Pregnancy gingivitis After pregnancy, the estrogen and progesterone levels in women's bodies increase, and their eating habits and physical conditions change, so many pregnant women will suffer from pregnancy gingivitis. Gum swelling during pregnancy begins in the third month of pregnancy and reaches its peak in the eighth month.

The above is an introduction to common diseases among pregnant women. After understanding it, when female friends develop such diseases, they must make timely adjustments. After all, if a pregnant woman develops a disease, it will have a certain impact on the fetus in the belly. However, in order to avoid the occurrence of the disease, I hope that many women must pay attention to their diet after pregnancy, and exercise more outdoors to improve their immunity. This can avoid the occurrence of some diseases. They must also go to the hospital regularly for prenatal check-ups.