Parenthood is one of the most special phases of your life that brings along a lot many responsibilities. Right from the time when you conceive, your pregnancy demands special attention. You have to be very well taken care of when it comes to diet as well as overall health. However, many times, pregnant mothers tend to experience a high-risk pregnancy due to some unavoidable factors. A high-risk pregnancy may mean health problems to you or your baby before or after the delivery. This may give rise to the need for additional tests and more appointments with your doctor. Let’s elaborate more on high-risk pregnancies and what you can do to ensure the safety of you and your baby. 

Factors causing high-Risk Pregnancy

A medical condition developing before pregnancy or during pregnancy may cause a high-risk pregnancy. Some common factors that may cause a high-risk pregnancy are enlisted below. 

Age

You might have a high-risk pregnancy if you are below the age of 20 years or more than 35 years old. 

Medical conditions 

There is an increased risk of pregnancy if you are suffering from any of the medical conditions. These conditions may include, but do not limit to: 

• Obesity 
• Epilepsy 
• Heart diseases 
• Infection 
• High blood pressure 
• Blood disorders 
• Diabetes 
• Poorly controlled asthma 
• Thyroid disease 

Tobacco and alcohol consumption

Smoking, drinking, and tobacco consumption are a few more factors that may complicate your pregnancy and make it high-risk. Apart from these, vaping and use of illegal drugs may also cause a high-risk pregnancy. 

Pregnancy history

If you had a complicated pregnancy in the past then it may also cause complications in the pregnancy. These complications may be delivering a baby with a genetic problem, preeclampsia, miscarriage, preterm delivery, and still birth. 

Pregnancy-related complications 

Any health problem during your pregnancy may further give rise to a few complications. These complications may be: 

• Foetal growth restriction that involves very low foetal growth
• Unusual location of the placenta
• Rh sensitization that has an Rh-negative mother bearing an Rh-positive child 

Steps for a healthy pregnancy 

To prevent a high-risk pregnancy, you must regularly see your doctor and follow their instructions religiously. If they prescribe you any medicines, make sure you don't miss them. If they advise any tests, you must undergo the same for the safety of you and your baby. 

Sohana Hospital has highly trained and experienced obstetricians who constantly monitor your health during pregnancy. They employ advanced testing techniques to diagnose any factors for high-risk pregnancy.