High-Risk Pregnancy: Know What To Expect

By in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Feb 15, 2018

You might have many questions if you have high-risk pregnancy like will your baby be okay? Will you need special care?

A high-risk pregnancy might pose challenges before, during or after delivery. If you have a high-risk pregnancy, you and your baby might need special care throughout your pregnancy. A pregnancy is considered high risk when there are pre-existing & problematic medical conditions such as multiple births, a history of miscarriages or abnormal pregnancies, high blood pressure etc. Routine screenings such as blood test and ultrasound helps to identify whether a pregnancy is high risk or not.

Symptoms Of High-Risk Pregnancy

Symptoms of high-risk pregnancy are often difficult to differentiate from symptoms of a normal pregnancy, though they may last longer and be far more severe.

• Decreased fetal movement
• burning sensations while urinating
• Vaginal bleeding, watery vaginal discharge
• Recurrent contractions
• Severe pain or cramping in the lower abdomen.

Risk Factors For High-Risk Pregnancy

Smoking, alcohol or consumption of drugs during pregnancy makes it a high-risk pregnancy. Other risk factors include the following:

• Being significantly underweight or overweight
• History of premature labor
• Previously having a child with a genetic condition
• Being pregnant with multiple fetuses
• Preeclampsia
• Sickle cell disease
• If the mother is either younger than 16 or older than 35.

How We Manage High-Risk Pregnancy At Metro Hospital Faridabad?

Every pregnancy has some risks, but some carries high risk to the health of mother and fetus. Our specialists work with high-risk patients before pregnancy, during pregnancy and during the birth. Our high risk pregnancy services include:

• Management of Diabetic Pregnancy
• Management of High-Risk Pregnancy
• HIV and Infectious Diseases

We understand that each patient is different, their needs are different; so diagnosis and treatment plan will be designed for their specific health conditions. Our team of highly skilled doctors, nurses, technicians and support staff work together to deliver the highest quality care to every patient.  The aim is to improve the outcome of the patient’s pregnancy, as well as lower her complication in future pregnancies.

If you would like more information about high risk pregnancy management or to schedule an appointment, feel free to call us directly at 8375011234