High-Risk Pregnancy

A pregnant woman is considered “high risk” if a known medical condition has put herself, the fetus, or both at a higher-than-normal risk for complications during the pregnancy.   Women who are at a higher risk will typically be over 35 years of age or younger than 15 when they conceive. In addition, any history of previous birth defects, complications with prior pregnancies, or any known serious medical conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease or type 1 diabetes, will put one into the high risk category. Women who fall within this category are monitored carefully during their entire pregnancy.

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