[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Pregnancy is a time of great change and excitement for parents-to-be. However, it can be a time of uncertainty and anxiety as well.
What are the chances that my baby will be born prematurely or have other health problems? How can I reduce my risk of having a child born with birth defects? These are just normal questions that pop up. While most pregnancies go smoothly, some could be problematic. There are cases wherein a pregnant woman might have to go through or experience what doctors refer to as high-risk pregnancy.
What is High-risk pregnancy?
A pregnancy that involves a profound and potential complication that could risk the health and life of the mother or baby or both in some cases is known as a high-risk pregnancy. Again, the high-risk pregnancy cannot be categorised and predicted as it could happen to anyone anywhere and anytime during the pregnancy. However, a few factors can be taken care of or managed by the professional and expert team to make sure that the mother and the baby get the best of the treatment.
Who is more prone to High-risk pregnancy?
Even though high-risk pregnancy can happen to anyone, there are chances that a few risk factors predispose some people to such a pregnancy, and they stand at greater risk when compared to others. Here’s a list
- High Blood Pressure
- Diabetes
- Pregnancy before the age of 17 and after the age of 35
- Autoimmune Disease
- Thyroid Problems
- Heart Problems
- Lung/kidney problems and so on.
However, the good news is that if the right measures and precautions are taken, the high-risk pregnancy could be handled smoothly.
What measures can be taken whilst handling a High-risk pregnancy.
- Always ensure to schedule a preconception appointment: This is to ensure that you are better safe than sorry. The preconception appointment will guide you through the healthiest diet and a few essential vitamins to ensure your body is all prepped up for the pregnancy. It will also let you discuss all the do and don’ts you might need to know for a healthier and safe pregnancy period.
- Be regular for a checkup with your doctor.
- Make sure to have your calendar planned and organised for all the future checkups and routine blood tests, and scanning so that you don’t miss out on any of your appointments.
- Try and stay happy, cheerful, healthy and merrier. This part is essential during the pregnancy as it affects the health of the to-be born child.
- Always be on the lookout for any unusual symptoms such as abdominal pain, cramps or vaginal bleeding, contractions, blurred vision, pain or burning sensation during urination or so on, as this might need an advice of an expert health care provider.
Once all these things are taken care of, even a high-risk pregnancy could be handled with ease. Get in touch with our panel of experts if you have any complications.
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