HIGH RISK PREGNANCY
High Risk Pregnancy
What is high risk pregnancy?
High risk pregnancy is the term used by the health care providers When a life of mother or a baby is at risk during the pregnancy time.
It is a common problem occurring to moms to be who are under the age of 17 and above 35. People who are suffering from high risk pregnancy need more care during and after pregnancy time. We at Vaishnavi Hospital provide good treatment and good medication for you and your baby.
Risk Factors That occurred During High Risk Pregnancy:
- Health conditions:- Conditions such as High blood pressure, heart problems, diabetes, Obesity, Overweight, HIV, Mental health conditions, Kidney related disease, Thyroid disease etc.
- Lifestyle factors:- These may occur to the people who are addicted to smoking, drugs, alcohol etc.
- Pregnancy related issues:- Often pregnancy, Premature labor(begins before 37 weeks of pregnancy), Multiple births (Means giving birth to twins, triplets etc.)These are the factors which may lead to the high risk pregnancy.
How is high-risk pregnancy managed?
Management for a high-risk pregnancy will depend on your specific risk factors.
- Home blood pressure monitoring.
- Consulting a maternal fetal medicine specialist.
- Careful monitoring of medications used to manage pre-existing conditions.
- Consulting other medical specialists.
- More ultrasounds and closer fetal evaluation.
- Closer follow up with your obstetrician.
What causes high-risk pregnancy?
Factors that Causes High Risk Pregnancy are:
- Preexisting health conditions.
- Health conditions regarding pregnancy.
- Hobbies like smoking, drug, alcohol abuse.
- Age (above 35 or under 17 when pregnant).
How is high-risk pregnancy diagnosed and monitored?
Consulting early to your health care provider is the best way to detect a high-risk pregnancy. Tell your healthcare provider about your health and any past pregnancies. If you do have a high-risk pregnancy, you have to take special care.
Tests to check your health and the health of your unborn baby includes the following:
- Blood and urine testing: It is used to check for genetic conditions or any defects in your baby.
- Ultrasonography: It creates an image of your baby on the screen by using some sound waves to check your baby.
- Biophysical profile: It is used to check whether the baby in your womb is getting a sufficient amount of oxygen.