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Tips for a High-Risk Pregnancy

January 25, 2011 by ds_11604 Leave a Comment

Pregnancy can be nerve-racking all by itself, but if your doctor tells you your pregnancy is high risk, it can become even more stressful. A high-risk pregnancy may mean more doctor visits, switching doctors or even bed rest — or it may just mean your doctor is keeping a close eye on you and your baby.

Identification

If you or your developing baby have any issues that could put your health at risk during pregnancy, your pregnancy is considered high risk. A high-risk pregnancy doesn’t necessarily mean your pregnancy has serious problems. It simply means that your health care team will be closely monitoring it

Causes

Several factors can cause your pregnancy to be classified as high risk. Some factors, like your age, weight, health conditions or pregnancy history, mean your pregnancy may be classified as high risk from the moment you become pregnant. Other factors, like preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, fetal health problems or preterm labor, can crop up during your pregnancy and make it high risk.

Significance

Sometimes, your doctor will recommend bed rest for your high-risk pregnancy. Bed rest is most common for conditions involving high blood pressure, vaginal bleeding and premature labor, and your doctor may recommend bed rest at any point during your pregnancy. Bed rest is often meant to soothe physical and emotional stress that may be making a potentially serious problem worse.

Prevention/Solution

Though you can’t protect yourself completely from a high-risk pregnancy, there are things you can do to reduce your risk. Maintain a healthy weight and include at least 400 micrograms of folic acid in your daily diet before you try to conceive. If you smoke, quit. And start prenatal appointments as soon as you know you’re pregnant.

Expert Insight

If you’re not sure what guidelines you should follow during your high-risk pregnancy, ask your health care provider. She’s the best person to help you understand what special cautions you may need to take or to relieve your worries by letting you know that you can continue your usual routine.

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About ds_11604

Holly Roberts is an award-winning health and fitness writer whose work has appeared in health, lifestyle and fitness magazines. Roberts has also worked as an editor for health association publications and medical journals. She has been a professional writer for more than 10 years and holds a B.A. in English and an M.A. in literature.

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