Contracting the flu is never welcome, and this is especially true during pregnancy. Having the flu while pregnant can increase the likelihood of getting a severe illness. Your immune system is weaker while you’re pregnant and the demands upon your body are much greater. This increases your chances of contracting illnesses, and having them progress … Continued
The team at High Risk Pregnancy Center has been dedicated to the care and well being of mothers-to-be in Nevada and across the country for almost 20 years. With the unparalleled advanced procedures, technology and expertise we offer, you’re in good hands. Every member of our team is committed to ensuring the best possible outcome … Continued
Having a baby is a time for joy and love. But past age 35, women planning to get pregnant or who are already pregnant are wise to be mindful of the genetic risks involved. They should also be aware of, and prepared for, the important step of genetic counseling. Below is an audio sample of … Continued
Most pregnant women realize that once they are pregnant, it’s important to be more careful about the things they put into their bodies, as it can affect the health of their unborn baby. Though precautions like limiting caffeine intake and eliminating unpasteurized foods are important, many women don’t realize that what they put on their … Continued
Our team at High Risk Pregnancy Center believes that giving back to the community is a meaningful and rewarding experience that helps to make a difference in the lives of other people. We strive to be involved in our community to make our neighborhood a better place. Recently, our team at High Risk Pregnancy Center … Continued
Pregnancy alone can be a nerve-racking yet beautiful experience all at once. For many women, the pregnancy can be normal and low-risk, requiring only typical monitoring by an obstetrician. But there are some pregnancies that are high-risk and, as a result, require a higher level of care form maternal fetal medicine specialists dedicated to high-risk … Continued
The months leading up to the day your baby is born are undoubtedly an exciting time, but this time can also be stressful for you and your partner. As a remedy to the stress, babymoons have become increasingly more popular over the years. A “babymoon” is a timely vacation that gives expectant couples a chance … Continued
The science of maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) is ever changing, and with these changes come advances designed to make high-risk pregnancies less risky and more successful for both expectant mothers and their babies. While fetal heart rate monitoring isn’t necessarily new to obstetrics, there is a surprising amount of variation in interpretation of fetal heart rate … Continued
Genetic counseling is the process of helping patients at risk of an inherited condition understand the consequences and nature of the condition, the probability of transmitting it to their future child, as well as the options available for managing that condition. Our genetic counselors are board certified or board eligible by the American Board of … Continued
Preeclampsia is a condition that can generate risks for both mother and child in the later stages of pregnancy and the first few weeks after birth. Characterized as a progressive, high-blood-pressure condition during pregnancy, preeclampsia typically occurs after 20 weeks of gestation and up to 6 weeks after delivery. Symptoms of Preeclampsia Include: Sudden weight … Continued