Pregnancy comes with aches, pains, and weird symptoms that are completely normal.

But some pregnancy symptoms signal a possible complication.

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Preeclampsia and high blood pressure during pregnancy.

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American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/preeclampsia-and-high-blood-pressure-during-pregnancyOpens a new window[Accessed November 2024]

ACOG.

Skin conditions during pregnancy.

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ACOG.

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American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/urinary-tract-infectionsOpens a new window[Accessed November 2024]

CDC.

Signs and symptoms.https://www.preeclampsia.org/signs-and-symptomsOpens a new window[Accessed November 2024]

WHO.

Danger signs in pregnancy.

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Chapter 8 in Counselling for Maternal and Newborn Health Care: A Handbook for Building Skills.

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Karen Miles