Pregnancy care at Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican

Pregnancy is an exciting and complicated time. It’s normal for you to feel scared, nervous, and excited — all at once. It’s also natural to have a lot of questions.

That’s why at Dignity Health - St. Rose Dominican, we offer a variety of classes on parenting, childbirth, and pregnancy in Las Vegas and Henderson, NV. Sign up for classes online or call (702) 616-4900. You can also find an OB who delivers at our Siena and San Martin hospitals and register to take a tour of our birthing centers.

Common Pregnancy Symptoms

A missed period is the most widely recognized pregnancy sign. Other early symptoms of pregnancy include:

  • Fatigue
  • Increased urination
  • Morning sickness
  • Mood swings
  • Nausea with or without vomiting
  • Positive at-home pregnancy test
  • Tender, swollen breasts

Services for Pregnant Women at Dignity Health - St. Rose Dominican

Each pregnancy is different. Some women may need additional care.

Pregnancy Complications

Complications or health problems that may occur during pregnancy include:

  • Ectopic pregnancy, when a fertilized egg implants outside of the uterus
  • Gestational diabetes, high blood sugar that could possibly harm the newborn or mother
  • High-risk pregnancy, a condition where the child or mother are at risk for medical complications
  • Preeclampsia, high blood pressure associated with pregnancy that usually goes away after birth
  • Vaginal bleeding in pregnancy, a common complication that could signal a serious problem