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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?
Schedule an appointment before you get pregnant
If you're thinking about becoming pregnant, make an appointment to see your healthcare professional. During that appointment, you'll likely talk about:
- Taking a daily prenatal vitamin with folic acid.
- How to best manage any medical conditions you may have.
- All medicines you take, including those without a prescription.
- Vaccinations you may need.
- Your family and personal medical history.
- Your risk of having a baby with a genetic condition.
- Your partner's health.
- How you can prepare for a healthy pregnancy. For example, quitting smoking and being at a healthy weight before you become pregnant can lower some risks.
