Dr. B Rao's study shows, almost 28 percent of women suffer from sepsis or infections during pregnancy. Hormonal changes can make you more prone to vaginal infections especially while you are pregnant.

If you have an infection at the time of delivery, chances that your baby could also be infected are high. "Infections increase the chances of premature delivery. Also, if these infections are left untreated, it may even lead to foetal death", says Dr. Narsapur.

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According to Dr. Narsapur, "Vaginal infections can lead to premature delivery. Roughly five out of ten cases of premature delivery could be because of vaginal infections."

How You Can Prevent It

Watch out for symptoms like an itchy sensation or an abnormal vaginal discharge. If your discharge is slightly watery, white or thick, make sure you get yourself checked as these are indicative of a possible vaginal infection.

Pain or swelling of the vulva and pain while urinating are other signs of a possible vaginal infection. The moment you notice any of these symptoms, go to a gynaecologist and get it treated. You can prevent such infections to some extent by following a good vaginal hygiene.

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Preeclampsia or High Blood Pressure

Another fact from Dr. B Rao's study on Indian maternal deaths, almost 10 percent of women suffer from preeclampsia during pregnancy. If your blood pressure goes beyond 140/90 mm Hg during pregnancy, it is considered as high blood pressure or preeclampsia.

If you have high blood pressure, the chances of premature delivery increases and the process of labour and delivery can become complicated. It can also cause abdominal pain, nausea, excessive weight gain and swelling in your hands and legs.

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Dr. Urvashi Prasad Jha, Gynaecologist and Obsterician from Apollo Hospitals, Delhi says, "Apart from this, when your BP goes to the extreme it can result in fits, coma, seizures and also can prove fatal."

There is a chance that the newborn may suffer physical or mental abnormalities if you are suffering from high blood pressure. Besides this, it can also cut off the blood vessels in the womb and cut off oxygen and blood to your baby. This may affect the baby's development or can even prove fatal.

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How You Can Prevent It

If you develop mild blood pressure, you need to take complete bed rest and you may be asked to follow a diet rich in sea food and vitamins. Cut down on salt and spice. A light exercise will also help you keep your blood pressure in check.