Explain Common Concerns during Pregnancy?

Many of the physiological changes that occur during pregnancy affect the digestive tract and may cause discomfort to the mother. Most of these problems are minor, but in some cases they may be more serious. Nausea, constipation, heartburn, pica, food cravings and aversions, as well as, food sensitivities are common nutrition-related concerns.

We may need to advise mothers about simple strategies to help avert them. In this section however, we shall elaborate upon certain clinical conditions which may arise during pregnancy that may increase the risk for the development of complications during pregnancy, delivery and post-partum and how to manage these. Let us begin with the study of these conditions.