A potentially life-threatening form of hypertension that can occur during the second half of pregnancy. Women with preeclampsia have high blood pressure as well as protein in her urine.
In cervical insufficiency, the cervix begins to dilate (widen) and efface (shorten and thin) during the second trimester, causing preterm delivery.
High blood pressure during pregnancy can negatively affect both a mother's and the baby's health during and after pregnancy.
A rare, life-threatening condition that can affect pregnant women and usually resolves shortly after delivery.
A rare and serious condition in which a pregnant or postpartum person suddenly has seizures. Eclampsia is a medical emergency and can lead to injury or death for the pregnant person and/or baby.
Babies born before the beginning of the 37th week of pregnancy are considered premature.