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High-risk pregnancy: Know what to expect
Can I have a planned home birth?
What can I do to ease my anxiety?
What are the risk factors for a high-risk pregnancy?
What steps can I take to promote a healthy pregnancy?
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What makes a pregnancy high-risk?
Age
Lifestyle choices
Health problems
Pregnancy complications
Pregnancy with multiples
Pregnancy history
What steps can I take for a healthy pregnancy?
Schedule an appointment before you get pregnant
Get the care you need during pregnancy
Avoid risky substances
Do I need special tests?
Specialized ultrasounds
Cell-free DNA screening
Other genetic tests
Lab tests
What else do I need to know about high-risk pregnancy?
What can I do to ease my anxiety?
What are the risk factors for a high-risk pregnancy?
What steps can I take to promote a healthy pregnancy?
Content
What makes a pregnancy high-risk?
Age
Lifestyle choices
Health problems
Pregnancy complications
Pregnancy with multiples
Pregnancy history
What steps can I take for a healthy pregnancy?
Schedule an appointment before you get pregnant
Get the care you need during pregnancy
Avoid risky substances
Do I need special tests?
Specialized ultrasounds
Cell-free DNA screening
Other genetic tests
Lab tests
What else do I need to know about high-risk pregnancy?
Pregnancy history
Medical problems that happened during a previous pregnancy may raise the risk of having the same problems again. Examples include:
- Conditions during pregnancy related to high blood pressure, such as preeclampsia.
- Giving birth early. This is called preterm delivery.
- Having a baby born with a genetic condition.
- Having a miscarriage or stillbirth.
It's important to tell your healthcare professional about any medical problems that you had during other pregnancies.
