Are at High Risk for Pregnancy?
Pregnant Women Under 17 or over 35 Are Considered High-Risk Pregnancies. Being Pregnant with Multiple Babies. Having a History of Complicated Pregnancies, Such...
Pregnant women under 17 or over 35 are considered high-risk pregnancies. Being pregnant with multiple babies. Having a history of complicated pregnancies, such as preterm labor, C-section, pregnancy loss or having a child with a birth defect. A family history of genetic conditions.
What are signs of a high-risk pregnancy?
- Vaginal bleeding or watery vaginal discharge.
- Severe headaches.
- Pain or cramping in the lower abdomen.
- Decreased fetal activity.
- Pain or burning with urination.
- Changes in vision, including blurred vision.
- Sudden or severe swelling in the face, hands or fingers.
What are the risks of a high-risk pregnancy?
Risk factors for a high-risk pregnancy can include: Existing health conditions, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, or being HIV-positive. Overweight and obesity. Obesity increases the risk for high blood pressure, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, stillbirth, neural tube defects, and cesarean delivery.
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