What are the risk factors for a high-risk pregnancy?
- Advanced maternal age: (Age 35 & above).
- Lifestyle choices.
- Medical history: eg. Prior C sections
- Underlying conditions. diabetes, high blood pressure and epilepsy etc
- Pregnancy complications.
- Multiple pregnancy.Pregnancy risks are higher for women carrying twins or higher order multiples.
What steps can I take to promote a healthy pregnancy?
- Schedule a preconception appointment.
- Be cautious when using assisted reproductive technology (ART).
- Seek regular prenatal care.
- Eat a healthy diet.
- Gain weight wisely.
- Avoid risky substances.
Do I need special tests?
- Specialized or targeted ultrasound.
- Chorionic villus sampling (CVS).
- Cordocentesis.
- Cervical length measurement
- Lab tests.
- Biophysical profile.
Can I have a planned home birth?
Home birth isn’t recommended in such pregnancies.
What else do I need to know about high-risk pregnancy?
You should discuss with your doctor about your medical conditions if any like
- Decreased fetal activity
- Pain or burning with urination
- Vaginal bleeding
- Persistent headaches
- Pain or cramping in the lower abdomen
- Vaginal discharge
- Regular or frequent contractions
- Pain or burning with urination