Pregnancy can be termed high risk for many reasons. These reasons include: Having a pre-existing medical condition such as diabetes, epilepsy, cancer, or heart disease. Currently pregnant with more than one baby (multiple pregnancies). A fetus has a congenital abnormality (present at birth) or another genetic condition. Women who have had three or more miscarriages…
Dealing with a high-risk pregnancy can take a toll on a woman’s physical, emotional, and mental health. Attempting to navigate all the prenatal testing, scans, checkups, and moments of worry can be incredibly difficult. For any woman dealing with a high-risk pregnancy, the essential thing to remember is that a lot of help and support…
What is a high-risk pregnancy? Although childbirth is a natural process, the journey from conception to delivery can be fraught with complications that may put both mother and baby at risk. A high-risk pregnancy is characterized by factors that could increase the potential for complications for the mother or the unborn child. Your pregnancy may…
Evaluating the safety and efficacy of preterm birth prevention strategies. High Risk Pregnancy Center has partnered with Sera Prognostics and several other influential community and university maternal fetal medicine centers across the United States to conduct a prospective, randomized, controlled study on preterm birth. This study aims to reduce the incidence of adverse pregnancy outcomes—specifically…
If you’re pregnant or planning to expand your family soon, one of the most important choices regarding your prenatal care is precisely what type of doctor to go to for your pregnancy needs. While it may seem like the most obvious choice to go with your regular OBGYN or locally known and trusted midwife team,…
Pregnancy comes with a lot of choices. From what you’re going to name your child to feeding, diapering and clothing options galore, the options for almost everything seem endless. Although some decisions will be more important than others, they all play a vital role in your child’s development. One of the most important (and first!)…
If you’re living with a chronic health condition, such as diabetes or heart disease, your primary care doctor or OB-GYN may refer you to a maternal fetal medicine doctor (MFM) who can provide specialized care and monitoring throughout the entirety of your pregnancy. This added safety net in your pregnancy journey helps you and your…
With the advancements in technology continuing on an upward trend, High Risk Pregnancy Center’s ultrasound technology equipment follows suit. Offering a detailed first-trimester ultrasound for women who are considered high risk early on in their pregnancy, expectant parents can work with our doctors to mitigate their at-risk status through early detection and intervention techniques offered…
Did you know you can prepare your body for a healthy pregnancy? While there is always some form of risk in pregnancy, you can take steps to help reduce your chances of having complications — especially if you have underlying medical conditions such as diabetes or hypertension. At HRPC, we believe many high-risk pregnancies can…
Obesity during pregnancy can pose increased risk for a mother and her baby. A body mass index greater than 30 classifies a person as obese. If you are obese, your healthcare provider will usually increase the supervision of your pregnancy. He or she may also recommend early testing for gestational diabetes, additional fetal ultrasounds, or…