In addition, if tissue is passed, the uterus enlarged and the cervix is open, the condition is symptomatic of a miscarriage. When a woman has dysfunctional and variable vaginal bleeding and the uterus is a normal size and the cervix is closed, she probably has a hormone imbalance. Sudden swelling of the hands, feet and ankles is also a sign of toxemia. A woman with these symptoms may need to be hospitalized to bring down her blood pressure or for fetal testing. Toxemia could result in complications like inadequate fetal growth, premature labour or fetal distress during labour.
Most people associate pregnancy with morning sickness.
Pregnant women are mostly affected by morning sickness in the first three months. However, if a pregnant woman experiences prolonged vomiting over one or two days, preventing adequate intake of fluids, it may lead to dehydration requiring hospitalization. When a pregnant woman develops fever and chills not accompanied by the symptoms of a cold, she should be careful. A high fever can be dangerous as it can cause premature labour. A sudden gush of fluid from the vagina may be an indication of the premature rupture of the membranes in the last trimester of pregnancy.