Risks in pregnancy

Paracetamol (or acetaminophen) is the analgesic and antipyretic that is most often used in pregnancy to treat pain or flu-like symptoms, as it is considered safe.

Despite the fact that most pregnancies proceed normally, certain complications may occur throughout the pregnancy that lead to health problems for the mother and/or the baby.

Alcohol is the most widely consumed drug in industrialized countries, and Spain ranks highly among those with the highest consumption. It is estimated that more than a third of women consume alcohol during pregnancy, something often normalized as it is believed that a small amount does not affect the baby.

Paracetamol (or acetaminophen), and medications that contain it, is the drug most often used during pregnancy. According to estimated figures, 65 percent of pregnant women in the United States use it, and more than 50 percent in the rest of the world.

Although during pregnancy it is very common to feel pain in the lower back caused by changes in the curvature of the back due to the growth of the uterus, we must be very attentive to any severe kidney pain or that is accompanied by other alarm symptoms, as it could indicate the presence of another more serious pathology such as kidney stones.

One of the most common infections in pregnancy is urinary tract infection, known as cystitis, which is suffered by about 10 percent of pregnant women.

Pregnancy is an unforgettable stage in many ways and it is likely that one of the memories we have is that of an accident. And it is that these months are usually characterized by a certain clumsiness and confusion, which can favor small "stumbles". These are the five most common accidents during pregnancy, did you suffer any?

Do not confuse risk pregnancy and risk in pregnancy because, although they are written very similarly, they are not the same at all.