Risk Factors For High-Risk Pregnancy

A high-risk pregnancy is a pregnancy that is potentially threatening to the life of the woman or the fetus. A pregnancy can start off as high-risk or become high-risk as the pregnancy progresses. Some women are high-risk before they even conceive. In cases of high-risk pregnancy, the services of a perinatologist may be needed. Here are factors women must be aware of in the course of their pregnancy:

• Age – Teen pregnancies and pregnancies in women aged 35 and older are considered high-risk due to increased risk of conditions such as preeclampsia
• Certain health conditions — Including diabetes, lupus, or depression
• Being overweight or obese — Being at an unhealthy weight can increase the risk for preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, stillbirth, and others
• Pregnant with multiples — Being pregnant with twins, triplets, or more

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