Symptoms and Illnesses during Pregnancy

Gestosis: Pregnancy Edema, Protein Excretion, Hypertension

Pregnancy edema Pregnancy edema is a physiologic response to pregnancy-induced increased estrogen formation. Such hormonal changes lead to altered composition of the intercellular substance of connective tissue. As a result, fluid accumulation in the connective tissue occurs. Frequently, pregnant women who are sitting or standing experience changes in blood pressure in the capillaries of the … Gestosis: Pregnancy Edema, Protein Excretion, Hypertension

Pregnant Women and Overweight

Increased weight gain – if it is not acute – does not negatively affect pregnancy. Excess weight of the pregnant woman – risks for the pregnant woman However, maternal obesity significantly increases the incidence of high blood pressure (hypertension), carbohydrate metabolism disorders – gestational diabetes – gestational gestosis, atonic postpartum hemorrhage, and postpartum complications, such … Pregnant Women and Overweight

Pregnant Women and Underweight

In no case should pregnant women try to counteract the physiological weight gain by starving or dieting. In particular, pregnant girls are affected, who usually prefer an unbalanced, little varied and inferior food. Often, a self-imposed weight loss diet is implemented for fear of gaining weight. Because young girls are still growing themselves and have … Pregnant Women and Underweight

Hypoglycemia: Consequences of Low Blood Sugar

As a result of irregular diet or periods of fasting for fear of gaining weight, there is often a lowered blood glucose level – hypoglycemia. The reason for this is the function of the placenta, which continuously draws glucose from the maternal body to supply the fetus.Prolonged fasting leads to increased fat breakdown in the … Hypoglycemia: Consequences of Low Blood Sugar

Diabetic Metabolic Condition

Pregnancy upsets the balance between blood pressure-raising hormones – pregnancy hormones and hormones that make up the placenta – and the blood pressure-lowering hormone insulin. Insulin is thus impaired in its ability to control blood glucose levels. Because of this impairment, insulin secretion is increased. As a result, 5-10% of pregnant women develop a semidiabetic … Diabetic Metabolic Condition