High-Risk Pregnancies
A high-risk pregnancy is one that involves potential complications that could negatively affect the health of the mother, the baby, or both. Various factors contribute to the classification of a pregnancy as high risk, and these factors can vary from one woman to another.
What is a High-Risk Pregnancy?
What is a high-risk pregnancy?
A high-risk pregnancy is one that involves potential complications that could negatively affect the health of the mother, the baby, or both. Various factors contribute to the classification of a pregnancy as high risk.
How is a high-risk pregnancy managed?
High-risk pregnancies are managed through specialized prenatal care and close monitoring. This often involves collaboration between obstetricians, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, and other healthcare providers. Monitoring may include more frequent prenatal visits, additional tests, and imaging studies.
What are the common complications associated with high-risk pregnancies?
Common complications include preterm birth, low birth weight, gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, placenta previa, preterm labor, fetal growth restriction, and complications related to multiple pregnancies.
Can a high-risk pregnancy result in a healthy baby?
Yes, many high-risk pregnancies result in the delivery of healthy babies. Proper management and close monitoring can help identify and address potential complications, improving the chances of a positive outcome.
Are all pregnancies in women over 35 automatically considered high risk?
While advanced maternal age (over 35) is a factor associated with an increased risk of certain complications, not all pregnancies in women over 35 are automatically considered high risk. Individual health factors and medical history play a role in the assessment.
What You Need to Know Before Your Appointment
It’s best to be prepared when coming in for your appointment and therefore we recommend bringing the following when you visit us
All Previous Investigations
This includes any X-rays, MRI, CT Scans and their reports, new as well as old
List of Your Medications
A well formed list of medications will help us decide which medications will not react with others you might be taking
Previous Surgery Documents
If you have undergone a surgery before, any documents pertaining to that time will be helpful in understand what was done at that time
Tips For Keeping Your Healthy Pregnancy
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