WHAT IS A HIGH-RISK PREGNANCY?

A high-risk pregnancy is one that threatens the health or life of the mother or her baby. It often needs specific care from specially trained providers. Some pregnancies become a high risk as they grow, while some women are at improved risk for difficulties even before they get pregnant for a kind of reason. Early and regular prenatal care helps many women have normal pregnancies and deliveries without difficulties. Consult Dr. Rushabh Karnawat Gynaecologist in Baner.

What are some determinants that make a pregnancy high risk?
Numerous factors can make a pregnancy high risk, including current health situations, the mother’s age, lifestyle, and health issues that happen before or during pregnancy.

This list is not meant to be all-inclusive, and each pregnancy is altered, so the particular risks for one pregnancy may not be risks for another. Women who have some questions about their pregnancy should talk to a healthcare provider.

Existing Health Condition
1. High blood pressure.
2. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
3. Kidney disease.
4. Autoimmune disease.
5. Thyroid disease.
6. HIV/AIDS.

AGE
1. Young age.
2. First-time pregnancy after age 35.
Lifestyle Factors
1. Alcohol use
2. Tobacco use.
3. Drug use.

Conditions of Pregnancy
1. Multiple gestations
2. Gestational diabetes.
3. Preeclampsia and eclampsia.
4. Previous preterm birth
5. Birth defects or genetic conditions in the fetus