WHEN TO CONSULT?

Here are some examples of medical conditions or common symptoms that are assessed, diagnosed or treated in a maternal clinic (non-exhaustive list).

COMMON CONDITIONS

  • Hypertension
  • Diabetes and obesity
  • Thyroïd problems
  • Asthma and pulmonary diseases
  • Kidney or heart diseases
  • Epilepsy
  • Autoimmunes diseases (lupus, Crohn…)

CONDITIONS SPECIFIC TO PREGNANCY

  • Pregnancy-induced hypertension
  • Preeclampsia and HELLP syndrome
  • Gestational diabetes
  • Cholestasis of pregnancy
  • Hyperemesis gravidarum
  • Thrombocytopenia in pregnancy
  • Proteinuria in pregnancy

SYMPTOMS IN PREGNANCY

  • Headache
  • Shortness of breath
  • Palpitations
  • Dizziness
  • Itching
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Stomach pain