High Risk Of Pregnancy
High-Risk Pregnancy Care at HOPE Women’s Hospital
A high-risk pregnancy refers to a pregnancy in which the mother or baby has an increased risk of complications before, during, or after childbirth. At HOPE Women’s Hospital, we specialize in providing comprehensive care and support for women with high-risk pregnancies. Led by experienced obstetricians like Dr. Yesha Chokshi-Shah and Dr. Anita Jayant Shah, our team is dedicated to ensuring the safety, health, and well-being of both mother and baby throughout the pregnancy journey.What is a High-Risk Pregnancy?
A high-risk pregnancy may be caused by various factors, including:
- Maternal Age: Women under 18 or over 35 years old are considered at higher risk due to potential complications such as gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, or chromosomal abnormalities.
- Medical Conditions: Pre-existing medical conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, thyroid disorders, autoimmune diseases, or heart conditions can increase the risk of pregnancy complications.
- Multiple Gestation: Carrying twins, triplets, or higher-order multiples increases the risk of premature birth, low birth weight, and other complications.
- Previous Pregnancy Complications: Women who have experienced previous pregnancy complications such as preterm birth, miscarriage, stillbirth, or cesarean section may be at higher risk in subsequent pregnancies.
- Lifestyle Factors: Smoking, alcohol or drug use, obesity, inadequate prenatal care, and certain environmental factors can contribute to a high-risk pregnancy.
- Fetal Factors: Genetic abnormalities, birth defects, growth restrictions, or fetal distress can also classify a pregnancy as high-risk.
Our Approach to High-Risk Pregnancy Care
- Comprehensive Assessment: We conduct thorough evaluations and screenings to identify high-risk factors and assess the overall health and well-being of both mother and baby.
- Individualized Care Plans: Based on the specific risk factors and medical history of each patient, we develop personalized care plans tailored to address potential complications, monitor progress, and optimize outcomes.
- Specialized Monitoring: High-risk pregnancies often require more frequent prenatal visits, specialized testing, ultrasounds, and fetal monitoring to closely monitor maternal and fetal health.
- Collaborative Care Team: Our multidisciplinary team of obstetricians, perinatologists, neonatologists, genetic counselors, and other specialists collaborate to provide comprehensive and coordinated care for high-risk pregnancies.
- Risk Reduction Strategies: We provide education, counseling, and support to help women reduce modifiable risk factors such as smoking cessation, healthy lifestyle choices, and adherence to medical recommendations.
Common High-Risk Pregnancy Conditions
- Gestational Diabetes
- Hypertensive Disorders (Preeclampsia, Gestational Hypertension)
- Preterm Labor and Birth
- Placenta Previa
- Placental Abruption
- Multiple Gestation Complications
- Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR)
- Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes (PPROM)
- Fetal Growth Abnormalities
- Maternal Medical Conditions (Diabetes, Hypertension, Thyroid Disorders)
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