What is a High-Risk Pregnancy?
A high-risk pregnancy is when there is risk involved for both the child and the mother.
A high-risk pregnancy means that there is a high risk involved in the pregnancy, but that doesn’t mean that it can’t be a successful pregnancy.
If you follow certain precautions and take extra care during the pregnancy you can deliver the baby without any risks.
Symptoms of High-Risk Pregnancy
1. Stomach Pain
If there is persistent stomach pain, make sure to have a consultation with your doctor. It might be a symptom of any risks in the pregnancy.
2. Vomiting/Nausea
Although nausea and morning sickness are completely normal in pregnancy, they should be under control. If the vomiting goes beyond a certain level, it could possibly be a symptom.
3. Bleeding
If you experience spotting or vaginal bleeding during pregnancy, it is a common sign of a high-risk pregnancy and should be taken seriously.
4. Breathing Issues
If you experience an issue with breathing, it might be a symptom of high risk pregnancy.
Causes of High-Risk Pregnancy
There could be many reasons for a high-risk pregnancy, and here are the most common ones
1. Late pregnancy
If you are pregnant after 35 years, late pregnancy would be considered as a reason for a high-risk pregnancy.
2. Health conditions
If you have any pre-existing health conditions such as a Bp, high sugar, etc.., it might result in high-risk pregnancy.
3. Weight
If you are obese or underweight, the chances of having a high-risk pregnancy increase.
4. Pregnancy-related issues
Pregnancy-related issues like a short cervix and previous premature delivery are other common causes of high-risk pregnancy.
5. Multiple babies
If you are carrying more than one baby in your womb, You could have a high-risk pregnancy.
6. Previous consecutive abortions
If you have had consecutive abortions earlier, then there possibility for your pregnancy to be high risk.
How to Manage High-Risk Pregnancy?
1. Lifestyle
While planning for your pregnancy, make sure to avoid smoking, drinking, or using drugs.
Avoiding these prior to pregnancy may reduce the likelihood of a high-risk pregnancy.
2. Health Check-up
While planning for your pregnancy, make sure to get a health check-up done and rule out any pre-existing medical conditions.
Treating them and having them in control before the pregnancy could reduce the chances of high-risk pregnancy.
3. Food
It is essential to maintain your ideal body weight. So, Ensure to consume highly nutritious food and stay hydrated before your pregnancy.
Sometimes a healthy diet can reduce high-risk pregnancies.
4. Fitness
It is important to be fit enough to have a healthy labor and a healthy baby without any complications.
Ensure that you indulge yourself in whatever form of exercise you enjoy before planning your pregnancy. It is also essential to have a positive and healthy lifestyle during your pregnancy.
So go for a 30-minute brisk walk every day.
Can High-Risk Pregnancy Be Successful?
Yes, Most women with high-risk pregnancies give birth to healthy babies. But there are some exceptions.
Ensure to follow your doctor’s advice carefully to have healthy and risk-free labor.
Conclusion
A high-risk pregnancy is a lot more difficult to handle than a normal pregnancy.
But if you closely follow your doctor’s advice, it is possible for you to have a safe delivery despite having a high-risk pregnancy.
For more details or consultation, feel free to contact Jammi Scans, T Nagar. With experienced staff, we help you have a successful labor even with a high-risk pregnancy.
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