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High-Risk Prenancy Overview
Most of the time having a baby is a natural process. After a full-term pregnancy, women go into labor on or near their due date and give birth to a healthy baby. A day or two later they leave the hospital to begin day-to-day life with their growing family. But not all pregnancies go smoothly. Some women experience what doctors refer to as a high-risk pregnancy.
A pregnancy is considered high-risk when there are potential complications that could affect the mother, the baby, or both. High-risk pregnancies require management by a specialist to help ensure the best outcome for the mother and baby.
Risk Factors for High-Risk Pregnancy
Medical conditions that exist before pregnancy. Conditions that can pose risks to the mother or baby include:
- High blood pressure
- Lung, kidney, or heart problems
- Diabetes
- Depression
- Obesity
- Autoimmune disease
- Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
- Long-term (chronic) infections such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
Our Specialist:
Dr Orlando Cunningham
Gynaecology, ObstetricianWorking since 2010