Abstract

This research paper determined some illness or problems experienced by pregnant

women and those who experienced pregnancy. We undertook data from selected

barangays in Bicol region. The study was conducted an interview and a survey

questionnaire. The researchers used descriptive survey and snowball sampling to know

potential interviewee from each barangay. After the interview and data was gathered.

The researchers found out that some illness or problems experience by pregnant

women are, vomiting, morning sickness or nauseas (hyperemesis gravidarum),

dizziness, obesity, back pain or body cramps and urinary tract infections. The

researchers concluded that being pregnant is not easy, it is about dealing every day in

many changes and big adjustment. Experiencing illness or problems during pregnancy

is part of being part of pregnant women. Doctors, midwife/nurse assist follow up

checkup, health assessment and monitoring of state of health of a women and the baby

inside undergo sensitive process for safest process.