High Risk Pregnancy

A high-risk pregnancy is one in which the mother, baby, or both have a higher chance of health problems before, during, or after delivery. These pregnancies need closer monitoring and specialized care

🔎 Causes / Risk Factors

👩 Maternal Factors

• Age below 18 years or above 35 years
• Short stature or obesity
• Severe anemia
• Previous cesarean section
• Recurrent miscarriages
• Previous stillbirth

Compared to open surgery:

• Smaller incisions
• Less blood loss
• Reduced pain
• Shorter hospital stay
• Faster recovery
• Lower infection risk
• Better precision in complex cases

🩺 Medical Conditions

• Hypertension / Preeclampsia
• Diabetes (gestational or pre-existing)
• Heart disease
• Thyroid disorders
• Kidney disease
• Epilepsy
• Autoimmune disorders

🤰 Obstetric Factors

• Multiple pregnancy (twins or triplets)
• Placenta previa
• Placental abruption
• Rh incompatibility
• History of preterm labor
• Polyhydramnios or oligohydramnios
• Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR)

👶 Fetal Factors

• Congenital anomalies
• Fetal growth restriction
• Abnormal presentation (breech or transverse lie)

⚠️ Warning Signs During Pregnancy

Seek immediate medical attention if you experience:

• Severe headache or blurred vision
• Swelling of face and hands
• Decreased fetal movements
• Vaginal bleeding
• Severe abdominal pain
• High fever
• Convulsions

🩺 Management

• Regular antenatal checkups
• Frequent ultrasound monitoring
• Blood pressure monitoring
• Blood sugar control
• Iron and calcium supplementation
• Planned hospital delivery in a well-equipped center
• Early referral if complications arise