Another pregnancy-related disease involving the blood is high blood pressure, which is among the dangerous diseases during pregnancy. Sometimes it is silent and women might not realize their blood pressure isn't at the ideal level, 120/80 mmHg or lower. Readings of 140/80 mmHg cause a warning for the doctor, but before making a diagnosis, the doctor should monitor blood pressure daily, not only in the clinic. Women over 35, those with obesity, diabetes, or emotional issues may develop hypertension during pregnancy, though DHEG can simply occur without any other determining factor. The biggest risk of hypertension in pregnancy is pre-eclampsia, a disease that can lead to multiple organ failure in both mother and baby if blood pressure is not controlled.

Thyroid problems are common among pregnant women. Hormonal fluctuations are normal, but thyroid disorders may become complicated due to limited treatment options. Women with hormone disorders such as with T3 and T4 hormones may experience a significant increase in problems caused by dysregulation of these principal body hormones during pregnancy. Because of these changes, the woman may have excessive weight gain, body aches, and even impaired fetal growth. It is important to keep these hormones under control through diet and medication during pregnancy.

Vaginitis can occur even in women who are not pregnant, but due to reduced immunity it becomes one of the more frequent diseases during pregnancy. Vaginitis occurs because of an overgrowth of the natural bacteria and fungi of the vaginal flora. This proliferation happens because pregnancy lowers the body’s immunity. This disease during pregnancy can cause itching, burning, and discharge, but is easily treated. Medications such as gynecological creams containing antifungals and nystatin can treat vaginitis efficiently. To prevent this disease, it is important to maintain a good diet and regular physical activity that help regulate body immunity.

Depression is one of the diseases that may appear during pregnancy. With hormonal changes, mood swings become a vulnerability for pregnant women. This disease in pregnancy can cause problems such as loss of appetite, lack of motivation to attend necessary exams, and even low self-esteem. When depression during pregnancy is severe, doctors may intervene with mild medication to lessen the symptoms, but this treatment may extend after birth.

Placental abruption or gestational sac detachment technically is not a disease of pregnancy, but rather a condition that affects the mother and puts both her and the fetus at risk. Early in pregnancy, separation of the sac can occur, causing edema that is usually resolved easily with medication and rest. In the case of the placenta, however, it can lead to preterm labor if it cannot be reversed with treatment.

Hyperemesis gravidarum is characterized by excessive vomiting and nausea during pregnancy. This is a disease exclusive to pregnancy and can affect fetal growth and, above all, the mother’s well-being. Hyperemesis gravidarum can cause severe dehydration in the pregnant woman and lead to damage to the liver and gastrointestinal organs.

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