Rubella during Pregnancy Rubella is a viral infection that can be very harmful to a pregnant woman and her fetus. A rubella infection in the first trimester increases the risk of losing the fetus by miscarriage or stillbirth. It also increases the risk of premature delivery and the risk of the baby having severe birth …
Parvovirus Infection during Pregnancy A parvovirus infection, also called fifth disease, is an illness that is caused by a virus. The virus is contagious and spreads to others by: The droplets that are sprayed into the air when an infected person talks, coughs, and sneezes. Touching infected saliva or mucus of an ill child. Many …
Influenza during Pregnancy Influenza, also called the flu, is an infection of the lungs and airways (respiratory tract). If you are pregnant, you are more likely to catch the flu. You are also more likely to have a more serious case of the flu. This is because pregnancy causes changes to your body’s disease-fighting system …
Hypothyroidism during Pregnancy Hypothyroidism is a condition that develops if your thyroid has low activity. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in your neck. It is located in front of your windpipe. It makes hormones that play an important role in regulating your breathing, heart rate, menstrual cycle, body temperature, and other bodily functions. …
Genital Herpes during Pregnancy Genital herpes is an STD (sexually transmitted disease) that is caused by a virus. An active infection can cause itching, blisters, and sores (lesions) in the genital area or rectal area. This is called an outbreak. Symptoms of genital herpes may last several days and then go away. However, the virus …
Epilepsy during Pregnancy Epilepsy is a condition in which a person has repeated seizures over time. Epilepsy can cause problems during pregnancy, but with the right care the chances of having a normal, healthy baby are good. Most women with epilepsy have normal pregnancies and healthy babies. What kind of problems can epilepsy cause during …
Cytomegalovirus infection during Pregnancy Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common virus that affects people of all ages. Being infected with CMV causes few problems or no problems in people who have a healthy immune system. However, if you are pregnant, CMV infection is a concern because you can pass the virus to your baby before, during, …