HIGH RISK OBSTETRICS
HIGH RISK OBSTETRICS
High-risk obstetrics also referred as high-risk pregnancy requires specialized care to be provided to pregnant individuals who are at an increased health risks for themselves, their foetus, or both during pregnancy and childbirth. These risks may originate from pre-existing medical conditions, complications developed during pregnancy, or could be due to advanced maternal age.
Key facets of high-risk obstetrics:
- Increased Health Risks:
High-risk pregnancies may primarily be linked to of a range of complications, including,
- Pre-existing conditions of diabetes or high blood pressure, may also contribute to the risk.
- Pregnancy-related complications like preeclampsia, preterm birth, and gestational diabetes.
- Factors like multiple pregnancies.
- Advanced maternal age.
- Specialized Care:
Managing high-risk pregnancies often requires the expertise of maternal-foetal medicine specialists (perinatologists) in addition to the regular obstetrician, besides neonatologists, genetic counsellors, and other healthcare professionals, as may be required, depending on the specific condition risk involved.
- Close Monitoring:
More frequent prenatal check-ups, including advanced ultrasounds, and foetal monitoring are required to closely track the health and well-being of both the mother and foetus.
- Management and Treatment:
Management strategies may vary from case to case based on the specific risk factors involved and may include medication, modification of lifestyle, or at times specialized interventions.
- Importance of Early Detection and Intervention:
It is vital to Identify and manage the risk factors at the early stages for achieving favourable outcomes in high-risk pregnancies.
OUR SPECIALISTS
Dr. Gopika Rajesh
DCH, DNB(OBG)
Medical Director
Dr. Madhu G R
MS