High-risk pregnancies are the result of medical conditions or other circumstances
that make pregnancy more dangerous for the mother and/or the baby. With
appropriate care from experienced obstetricians, high-risk pregnancies
can lead to successful births. At Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, we
provide dedicated care for women with high-risk pregnancies. Our team
will guide you through every stage of pregnancy, ensuring that you have
the treatments, education, and resources you need for a safe, successful
labor and delivery.
What Is a High-Risk Pregnancy?
Numerous factors determine whether or not you will have a high-risk pregnancy,
even if you have had a successful birth before. A high-risk pregnancy
doesn’t necessarily mean that your pregnancy will be more difficult,
but you will need more monitoring throughout the pregnancy from your obstetrician.
Your pregnancy may be high-risk if you:
Are under the age of 17 or over 35
Have struggled with under or overweight problems
Have high blood pressure
Have diabetes
Are pregnant with twins, triplets, or more
Had issues in a previous pregnancy
Have a pre-existing medical condition
Additionally, genetic preconditions could put you at further risk during
pregnancy. Genetic screening before conception can help you determine
if your pregnancy will be high risk.
How to Protect Yourself and Your Baby
Women with high-risk pregnancies should take every measure possible to
remain healthy. All the typical rules for pregnancy are even more important
in high-risk pregnancies. This means avoiding drugs and alcohol, scheduling
regular appointments with your prenatal care team, eating a healthy diet,
and washing hands often to avoid infections. It’s also important
to cut down on stress, which puts more strain on your body. Don’t
hesitate to seek out counseling or participate in pregnancy-safe therapeutic
activities that help you relax.
High-risk pregnancy may seem scary, but you aren’t in this alone.
The dedicated team at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center will provide the
compassionate care you and your baby need.
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