High-risk pregnancy
and high-risk obstetrics
Having a baby is one of life’s most exciting
experiences, but there are many things
to learn when planning for childbirth.
Good prenatal care and medical treatment
during pregnancy can help prevent
complications....
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High-risk pregnancy
and high-risk obstetrics
Having a baby is one of life’s most exciting
experiences, but there are many things
to learn when planning for childbirth.
Good prenatal care and medical treatment
during pregnancy can help prevent
complications. No matter how healthy
you are, pregnancy can be unpredictable.
Plan for the unexpected now to help
ensure your transition from pregnancy to
motherhood is a smooth one.
What is the difference between a
high-risk pregnancy and high-risk
obstetrics?
• High-risk pregnancy refers to a
pregnancy during which a condition
puts the mother, developing fetus or
both at a higher-than-normal risk for
complications.
• High-risk obstetrics refers to
complications during the delivery
process, including premature labor.
It is important to remember it is possible
for a high-risk pregnancy to have no
difficulties during the actual delivery, just
as it is possible for a high-risk delivery to
occur with a low-risk pregnancy.
Who is likely to have a high
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