Hidden Pregnancy Risks: Anaemia, Gestational Diabetes, High BP Demand Vigilance

• Anaemia, gestational diabetes, and high blood pressure are common yet often overlooked pregnancy complications.
• These conditions are detectable and manageable, but require timely screening and intervention to prevent severe outcomes.
• Anaemia, affecting over half of pregnant women in India, can lead to preterm birth, low birth weight, and postpartum haemorrhage.
• Gestational diabetes, impacting 7-16% of pregnancies in India, increases risks of large babies and complicated deliveries.
• Preeclampsia, a severe form of high blood pressure, affects one in ten pregnant women and can cause premature birth or maternal stroke.