Pregnancy Week 28: Risks And Red Flags

Could even cause placental abruption, which could mean losing the baby. About 5 percent of pregnant women suffer from preeclampsia.

Alert your doctor if you notice persistent and excessive swelling on your feet, hands and face or high blood pressure. It could be an early warning sign of preeclampsia which is a dangerous condition that affects many organs.

Preeclampsia could even cause placental abruption, which could mean losing the baby. About 5 percent of pregnant women suffer from preeclampsia.