Obstetrical complications are rare during pregnancy but they can occur at any time during the three trimesters.  The 3 types of obstetrical complications are based on their time of occurrence, during the first trimester, in later stages of pregnancy and when the baby is ready to be delivered. Complications that happen during the first trimester [...]

Gestational hypertension is the high blood pressure disorders of the pregnancy.  Your blood pressure goes up, you retain water, and protein is found in your urine. It is also called toxemia or preeclampsia. The exact cause of PIH is unknown. Hypertension can be classified as mild or severe that would even lead to pre-eclampsia and [...]

Eclampsia is a condition experienced by some women during pregnancy when pre-eclampsia is not treated or if completely disregarded. It is characterized by the symptoms of pre-eclampsia like high blood pressure, high level of protein in the urine as well as excessive swelling of the hands, legs and feet with seizures. It is a life-threatening [...]