Common Reasons Why a Pregnancy May Be Considered High-Risk

Common reasons why a pregnancy may be considered high-risk, including maternal health conditions, previous pregnancy complications, multiple pregnancy, fetal concerns and age-related factors.

A pregnancy is considered high risk when certain health, age-related, pregnancy-related, or fetal factors increase the chance of complications for the mother or the baby. These can include existing medical conditions, a previous pregnancy complication, twins, or an unusual finding on a scan. A high risk pregnancy does not mean something will go wrong. It […]