Has your doctor classified your pregnancy as "High Risk"?

About 10% of pregnancies are termed "high risk." A pregnancy is  deemed "high risk" when the life or health of the mother or baby may be at risk. 

Families can cope more successfully with a high-risk pregnancy with appropriate medical intervention, education, and a strong support system. In fact, many risk factors can be identified even before conception occurs.

Following are some factors that may lead to a a high-risk pregnancy:

+ Being over 35

+ Being pregnant with more than one baby

+ Complications with previous pregnancies

+ Heart disease

+ High blood pressure

+ Kidney problems

+ Anemia

+ Autoimmune disorders

+ Sexually transmitted diseases

+ Diabetes

+ Cancer

+ Chronic Hypertension

+ Heart Disease

+ Diabetes

+ Asthma

+ Thyroid Conditions

+ Neurologic Conditions

+ Gestational Diabetes

+ Rheumatoid Arthritis

A high-risk pregnancy diagnosis shouldn't automatically be perceived as negative. When problems are detected early, the better the chances that both mother and baby will stay healthy.