Signos y síntomas de alarma durante el embarazo; en gestantes que asisten a la consulta externa de un hospital de la ciudad de Guayaquil.

Abstract

According to observation, the warning signs and symptoms are indicators of risks to the health of the fetus or the pregnant woman during pregnancy; it was possible to observe the problems that arise during pregnancy, such as preeclampsia, placental abruption or infections, in relation to this we formulated the following Objective To determine the characteristics of the warning signs and symptoms during pregnancy; in pregnant women who attend the outpatient clinic of a Hospital in the city of Guayaquil. A descriptive, quantitative, retrospective and cross-sectional Methodological Design was used; with a Population of 1571 pregnant women and a Sample of 310 pregnant women. Indirect Observation was used as a Technique and the Indirect Observation Matrix as an Instrument. Among the Results, pregnant women from 26 to 30 years old predominate (35%), of mixed ethnicity (79%), from urban areas (81%), who had one pregnancy (45%), with a secondary education level (45%). The most common signs were vaginal bleeding (82%) and edema (80%); the most common symptoms were headache (84%) and decreased fetal movements (80%). Among the obstetrical history, the most common were preeclampsia (82%), premature birth (80%) and rupture of membranes (78%). The most common pregnancies were hypertension (89%) and gestational diabetes (84%). In conclusion, at the Hospital Universitario de Guayaquil, a variety of warning signs and symptoms are observed in pregnant women during pregnancy. The most common signs are vaginal bleeding and edema, while the most common symptoms include headache and decreased fetal movements.