How to Find if You're a High Risk Pregnancy
A pregnancy is labeled as high risk if the chances are higher than normal that complications may occur during the pregnancy. Some pregnancies start out high risk due to preexisting medical conditions and others develop into high risk pregnancies over the course of the pregnancy.
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Research your medical history. Women who have diabetes, kidney disease, epilepsy and high blood pressure generally fall into the high risk pregnancy category.
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Know what can put you at risk for developing a high risk pregnancy. Alcohol use, obesity, drug use and smoking can increase your risks of developing problems during pregnancy. Really young women and women over 35 are often labeled as high risk during pregnancy.
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Evaluate your current medical state. If you are pregnant with multiples, if you have an infection or if you are taking medications you should discuss with your doctor the chances of your pregnancy being labeled as high risk.
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Consider your previous pregnancy and birthing experience. If you've had several miscarriages, experienced preterm labor, preeclampsia or had a previous baby who suffered from a birth defect, you may be considered high risk.
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Tips & Warnings
Good prenatal care can help to nip any potential pregnancy problems in the bud.
Drinking and using drugs during pregnancy can put you and your baby at risk for complications during pregnancy.
