Introduction

Complications in pregnancy can result from conditions that are specifically linked to the pregnant state as well as conditions that commonly arise or occur incidentally in women who are pregnant. Serious sequelae might include miscarriage, pre-term labour or premature rupture of membranes, premature birth, stillbirth, low birth weight, macrosomia, birth defects, and infant and maternal morbidity or death. Complications affecting mother and fetus may arise at any stage of pregnancy, during labour, and postpartum.