3. What does it mean to be high risk pregnancy?

A high-risk pregnancy occurs when the health and possibly, the life, of the mother and the fetus could be in danger. Pregnancy can become high-risk either during its course or before conception.

Right from the age to the weight, certain pre-existing factors can lead to a high-risk pregnancy. Women who are too old or too young tend to have higher chances ofdeveloping gestational diabetes and preeclampsia during pregnancy. Overweight or obese women may also see an increase in blood pressure an d are susceptible to complications during pregnancy and childbirth. This may lead to stillbirths, premature births or emergency C-sections.

Worried that you may develop a high-risk pregnancy? Book an appointment with a CDR Hospital gynecology specialist today