- 21. Restless legs syndrome
- (Restless legs syndrome)
- ... usually disappear quickly after delivery. Related conditions For the most part, restless legs syndrome isn't related to a serious underlying medical problem. However, RLS sometimes accompanies other ...
- 22. Subconjunctival hemorrhage
- (Subconjunctival hemorrhage)
- ... during delivery. While you may feel self-conscious about the appearance of your eye, health complications from a subconjunctival hemorrhage are rare. The best way for your doctor or eye doctor ...
- 23. Rectovaginal fistula
- (Rectovaginal fistula)
- ... the perineum during vaginal delivery. These may happen following a long, difficult labor. Fistulas arising from childbirth may also involve injury to your anal sphincter, the rings of muscle at the end ...
- 24. Varicose veins
- (Varicose veins)
- ... delivery. These factors increase your risk of developing varicose veins: Age. The risk of varicose veins increases with age. Aging causes wear and tear on the valves in your veins that ...
- 25. Rectocele
- (Rectocele)
- ... ligaments and fascia that hold and support your vagina become stretched and weakened during pregnancy, labor and delivery. As a result, the more pregnancies you have, the greater your chance of developing ...
- 26. Ventricular fibrillation
- (Ventricular fibrillation)
- ... in CPR, don't worry about breathing into the person's mouth. Keep doing chest compressions until a portable defibrillator is available or emergency personnel arrive. Defibrillation. The delivery ...
- 27. Double uterus
- (Double uterus)
- ... if you plan to become pregnant, or if you've had repeated miscarriages. Your doctor can recommend treatment options to improve your chances of getting pregnant, staying pregnant and having a safe delivery. ...
- 28. Uterine prolapse
- (Uterine prolapse)
- ... particularly with large babies or after a difficult labor and delivery, are the main causes of muscle weakness and stretching of supporting tissues leading to uterine prolapse. Loss of muscle tone associated ...
- 29. Dental Advice for Pregnant Women in Shanghai
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... or treatment. • Have regular dental check-ups that include de-scaling. • Postpone non-essential dental work and elective procedures until after delivery. • When you do visit the ...
- 30. Stress incontinence
- (Stress incontinence)
- ... pelvic floor muscles may lose tone because of: Childbirth. In women, poor function of pelvic floor muscles or the sphincter may occur because of tissue or nerve damage incurred during delivery ...
- 31. Urinary incontinence
- (Urinary incontinence)
- ... women may experience stress incontinence because of hormonal changes and the increased weight of an enlarging uterus. In addition, the stress of a vaginal delivery can weaken muscles needed for bladder ...
- 32. Hypothyroidism
- (Hypothyroidism)
- ... during or after pregnancy (postpartum hypothyroidism), often because they produce antibodies to their own thyroid gland. Left untreated, hypothyroidism increases the risk of miscarriage, premature delivery ...
- 33. Genital warts
- (Genital warts)
- ... You may need surgery to remove larger warts, warts that don't respond to medications, or — if you're pregnant — warts that your baby may be exposed to during delivery. Surgical options include: Freezing ...
- 34. Fecal incontinence
- (Fecal incontinence)
- ... and some may leak out. This kind of damage can occur during childbirth, especially if you have an episiotomy or forceps are used during delivery. Nerve damage. Fecal incontinence can be caused by damage ...
- 35. Diabetes
- (Diabetes)
- ... benefits for type 2 diabetes aren't yet known. Treatment for gestational diabetes Controlling your blood sugar level is essential to keeping your baby healthy and avoiding complications during delivery. ...
- 36. Spinal cord injury
- (Spinal cord injury )
- ... pregnancy. Most women with a spinal cord injury can experience labor, have a normal delivery and breast-feed. Pain. Some people experience pain, such as muscle or joint pain, from overuse of ...
- 37. Oral thrush
- (Oral thrush)
- ... causes oral thrush. Although a yeast infection isn't dangerous, if you're pregnant you can pass the fungus to your baby during delivery. As a result, your newborn may develop oral thrush. Anyone ...
- 38. Cholestasis of pregnancy
- (Cholestasis of pregnancy)
- ... but poses no long-term risk to the mother. Cholestasis of pregnancy can be dangerous for a developing baby, however. Early delivery is usually recommended. The term "cholestasis" refers to any condition ...
- 39. Myocarditis
- (Myocarditis)
- ... aggressive treatment may be necessary, such as: Intravenous (IV) medications. IV delivery of medications may improve the heart-pumping function more quickly. A temporary artificial heart (ventricular ...
- 40. Spina bifida
- (Spina bifida)
- ... and are less likely to need crutches or other walking devices. But the operation poses risks to the mother and greatly increases the risk of premature delivery. Discuss with your doctor whether this ...
