High Risk Pregnancy
A high risk pregnancy carries with it potential dangers to the fetus as well as the mother
. While all pregnancies are susceptible to some risk, pre-existing conditions or some that can develop during pregnancy can lead to a high-risk pregnancy, posing even greater danger to mother and baby.
Maybe you have experienced miscarriages or perhaps it is your age, but for some reason you are in the high risk pregnancy category.And instead of realising that you are a completely unique individual, it might seem that books and your gynecologist/doctors keep referring to your pregnancy as high risk.
Women are diagnosed with an at risk pregnancy for various reasons. Some of these reasons include age, past history of miscarriage or early delivery or if they are carrying multiples. Some medical conditions such as blood clotting disorders or diabetes can also put a woman in the high risk pregnancy category. Knowing the risks and the possible outcomes is the first step in making sure that you are in the best possible hands.
So how do you know whether you are high risk or not? Each physician, OBGYN and midwife have different things that will place you in a higher risk category. Also if you are high risk your doctor or midwife may still see you, depending on what the situation is. So here is a list of the most common reasons you would be high risk.
High risk pregnancies may include:
o Gestational diabetes
o Anemia
o Pre-term labor
o Fetal infection
o Maternal infection
o Placental abruption
o Pregnancy-induced hypertension
Proper pre-natal care and frequent check-ups are often instrumental in preventing injuries in high-risk pregnancies.
Diabetes - Whether you have it now or develop it during pregnancy, this will place you into a higher risk category. Depending on the severity of the diabetes your doctor will probably still see you.
Preterm birth, the latest research shows, is the leading cause of infant mortality in the United States. According to CDC researchers, birth before 37 weeks of gestation accounted for at least one-third of all babies' deaths in 2002. Most of these, two-thirds, occurred within the first twenty-four hours. The technology and expertise of the special personnel in the NICU would give Baby Jack, born at 35 weeks, every opportunity to survive and beat the odds.
Iron and folic acid supplements or prenatal vitamins containing appropriate levels of both can prevent or treat anemia in many cases. It is important to consult with your physician to determine the best health regimen for your body's unique needs during pregnancy.
Lack of sufficient calories is a more reasonable concern. If you are a heavy exerciser you must be sure to eat adequate amounts of food to meet both your own needs and those of your developing baby. You are supposed to gain about twenty pounds, regardless of your weight before pregnancy. No woman should use exercise or food restriction to attempt weight loss while she is pregnant.
Other complications such as gestational diabetes, an excess of amniotic fluid and placental abruption also contribute to high-risk pregnancies. There are a number of factors that can contribute to the level of risk associated with a pregnancy, and each woman's circumstances are unique.
by: laura jane
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