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| name = High-risk pregnancy | |||
| image = [[File:Pregnancy_Check_Up.jpg|250px]] | |||
| caption = A routine check-up during pregnancy | |||
| field = [[Obstetrics]] | |||
| symptoms = [[Preterm birth]], [[preeclampsia]], [[gestational diabetes]], [[fetal growth restriction]] | |||
| complications = [[Maternal mortality]], [[fetal mortality]], [[preterm birth]], [[birth defects]] | |||
| onset = During [[pregnancy]] | |||
| duration = Varies | |||
| causes = [[Advanced maternal age]], [[multiple gestation]], [[pre-existing medical conditions]] | |||
| risks = [[Hypertension]], [[diabetes]], [[obesity]], [[smoking]], [[alcohol use]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Prenatal screening]], [[ultrasound]], [[blood tests]] | |||
| differential = [[Normal pregnancy]] | |||
| prevention = [[Prenatal care]], [[lifestyle modification]] | |||
| treatment = [[Specialized care]], [[medication]], [[hospitalization]] | |||
| prognosis = Varies depending on condition | |||
| frequency = Approximately 6-8% of pregnancies | |||
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'''High-risk pregnancy''' refers to a condition where the mother, the baby, or both are at an increased risk of health problems during or after delivery. This can be due to a variety of factors, including maternal age, lifestyle, medical history, and complications during pregnancy. | '''High-risk pregnancy''' refers to a condition where the mother, the baby, or both are at an increased risk of health problems during or after delivery. This can be due to a variety of factors, including maternal age, lifestyle, medical history, and complications during pregnancy. | ||
== Definition == | == Definition == | ||
A [[pregnancy]] is considered high-risk when there are potential complications that could affect the mother, the baby, or both. High-risk pregnancies require management by a specialist to help ensure the best outcome for the mother and baby. | A [[pregnancy]] is considered high-risk when there are potential complications that could affect the mother, the baby, or both. High-risk pregnancies require management by a specialist to help ensure the best outcome for the mother and baby. | ||
== Causes == | == Causes == | ||
High-risk pregnancies can be caused by a number of factors. These include: | High-risk pregnancies can be caused by a number of factors. These include: | ||
* '''[[Maternal Age]]''': Women who are younger than 17 or older than 35 are at a higher risk of complications during pregnancy. | * '''[[Maternal Age]]''': Women who are younger than 17 or older than 35 are at a higher risk of complications during pregnancy. | ||
* '''[[Lifestyle]]''': Smoking, alcohol, and illicit drug use can increase the risk of a high-risk pregnancy. | * '''[[Lifestyle]]''': Smoking, alcohol, and illicit drug use can increase the risk of a high-risk pregnancy. | ||
* '''[[Medical History]]''': Women with a history of chronic hypertension, diabetes, heart disorders, breathing problems, and kidney or autoimmune diseases are at a higher risk. | * '''[[Medical History]]''': Women with a history of chronic hypertension, diabetes, heart disorders, breathing problems, and kidney or autoimmune diseases are at a higher risk. | ||
* '''[[Pregnancy Complications]]''': Certain conditions that develop during pregnancy can increase the risk of a high-risk pregnancy. These include preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, and infections. | * '''[[Pregnancy Complications]]''': Certain conditions that develop during pregnancy can increase the risk of a high-risk pregnancy. These include preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, and infections. | ||
== Management == | == Management == | ||
Management of high-risk pregnancies involves close monitoring of the mother and baby throughout the pregnancy. This may include more frequent prenatal visits, additional testing, and specialized care. | Management of high-risk pregnancies involves close monitoring of the mother and baby throughout the pregnancy. This may include more frequent prenatal visits, additional testing, and specialized care. | ||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
* [[Pregnancy]] | * [[Pregnancy]] | ||
* [[Maternal Age]] | * [[Maternal Age]] | ||
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* [[Medical History]] | * [[Medical History]] | ||
* [[Pregnancy Complications]] | * [[Pregnancy Complications]] | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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[[Category:Medicine]] | [[Category:Medicine]] | ||
[[Category:Obstetrics]] | [[Category:Obstetrics]] | ||
[[Category:Pregnancy]] | [[Category:Pregnancy]] | ||
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| Synonyms | N/A |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Preterm birth, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, fetal growth restriction |
| Complications | Maternal mortality, fetal mortality, preterm birth, birth defects |
| Onset | During pregnancy |
| Duration | Varies |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Advanced maternal age, multiple gestation, pre-existing medical conditions |
| Risks | Hypertension, diabetes, obesity, smoking, alcohol use |
| Diagnosis | Prenatal screening, ultrasound, blood tests |
| Differential diagnosis | Normal pregnancy |
| Prevention | Prenatal care, lifestyle modification |
| Treatment | Specialized care, medication, hospitalization |
| Medication | N/A |
| Prognosis | Varies depending on condition |
| Frequency | Approximately 6-8% of pregnancies |
| Deaths | N/A |
High-risk pregnancy refers to a condition where the mother, the baby, or both are at an increased risk of health problems during or after delivery. This can be due to a variety of factors, including maternal age, lifestyle, medical history, and complications during pregnancy.
Definition[edit]
A pregnancy is considered high-risk when there are potential complications that could affect the mother, the baby, or both. High-risk pregnancies require management by a specialist to help ensure the best outcome for the mother and baby.
Causes[edit]
High-risk pregnancies can be caused by a number of factors. These include:
- Maternal Age: Women who are younger than 17 or older than 35 are at a higher risk of complications during pregnancy.
- Lifestyle: Smoking, alcohol, and illicit drug use can increase the risk of a high-risk pregnancy.
- Medical History: Women with a history of chronic hypertension, diabetes, heart disorders, breathing problems, and kidney or autoimmune diseases are at a higher risk.
- Pregnancy Complications: Certain conditions that develop during pregnancy can increase the risk of a high-risk pregnancy. These include preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, and infections.
Management[edit]
Management of high-risk pregnancies involves close monitoring of the mother and baby throughout the pregnancy. This may include more frequent prenatal visits, additional testing, and specialized care.
See Also[edit]
References[edit]
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