High Risk Pregnancy

Factors Contributing to High-Risk Pregnancy

• Age factor of the mothers-to-be:
  Pregnant women older than 35 years of age are highly likely to face pregnancy complications during childbirth as compared to those in their late teens to early 30s. Additionally, the risk of miscarriage and genetic abnormalities becomes even more high after reaching the age of 40.
• Lifestyle choices:
  The impact of lifestyle on your health is huge. So poor lifestyle habits like poor sleep, lack of nutritious diet, excessive smoking or alcohol consumption are a few factors contributing to high risk pregnancy.
• Pre-existing medical conditions or complications that develop during pregnancy such as High blood pressure, lung, kidney, or heart problems, diabetes, depression, obesity, STDs, HIV.

Early & Alarming Signs to watch out for:

• Vaginal bleeding
• Persistent headaches
• Abdominal pain or cramping
• Changes in fetal activity

Strongest Support & Power of Positive Experience

Momstory by Sahyadri Hospitals offers continuous support throughout the high-risk pregnancy journey to promote a positive and healthy experience for both mother and baby.