A pregnancy lasts about 9 months from conception to birth. For the expectant mother, this period represents an exceptional situation in many ways, one that requires comprehensive care from a qualified specialist in obstetrics and gynecology. Various diseases and disorders can cause a pregnancy to be complicated. Health problems can also arise during labor and after delivery, requiring specialized care from specialists in obstetrics and gynecology.
The World Health Organization’s (WHO) internationally recognized ICD-10 diagnostic classification system—short for International Classification of Diseases—categorizes these diseases and conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period in Chapter XV under codes O00 through O99. Possible complications include, among others, threatened miscarriage or preterm birth, hormonal disorders, inflammation, complications during delivery, and postpartum infections. On the following pages, learn more about the various conditions and complications that can occur during and after pregnancy. You can also find and contact selected, qualified specialists who focus on pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period directly.
The World Health Organization’s (WHO) internationally recognized ICD-10 diagnostic classification system—short for International Classification of Diseases—categorizes these diseases and conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period in Chapter XV under codes O00 through O99. Possible complications include, among others, threatened miscarriage or preterm birth, hormonal disorders, inflammation, complications during delivery, and postpartum infections. On the following pages, learn more about the various conditions and complications that can occur during and after pregnancy. You can also find and contact selected, qualified specialists who focus on pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period directly.
