High Risk Pregnancy
A high-risk pregnancy is one where there is a higher risk to the mother or her fetus than an uncomplicated pregnancy.
Pregnancy is a normal physiological process, a phase of life to be enjoyed and to be cherished. However, pregnancy is also a stressful condition for the body, both physically, mentally, and can be emotionally challenging. While most pregnancies go smoothly, a few underlying health issues or some new development can make it high risk, requiring special care, rest, investigations, etc.
Factors which causes High-risk Pregnancy
MATERNAL AGE – Pregnancies at the extremes of age like teenage pregnancy or beyond the age of 35 are at higher risk of developing complications. There is a higher chance of miscarriage and birth defects, especially if you are above the age of 35. Mothers who are more than 35 years of age are also at risk of developing gestational diabetes, pregnancy-induced hypertension, preterm labor.
PRE EXISTING MEDICAL CONDITIONS – If you already have any pre-existing medical conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, etc., you are at a higher risk of developing complications. Some of these problems worsen in pregnancy and may impact fertility.
PREVIOUS BAD OBSTETRIC HISTORY – if you have had past abortions, preterm deliveries, stillbirth, intrauterine death, etc., your pregnancy will require expert handling and intensive care. The care should start before pregnancy.
ISSUES DURING THE CURRENT PREGNANCY – Certain conditions in this pregnancy will increase the risk in this pregnancy, like developing high blood pressure, gestational diabetes low lying placenta, etc.