High Risk Pregnancy Care

A high-risk pregnancy generally involves an increased risk to the mother, the baby or both before, during your pregnancy or after delivery of your baby. Typically, women with a high-risk pregnancy may need additional monitoring or care during their pregnancy to ensure that both mother and baby are in the best health throughout the pregnancy. Our doctors have specialist interests in high risk obstetrics. We will be able to provide you with the best possible care to ensure you and your baby are in the best health throughout your pregnancy.

Maternal High-Risk Pregnancy

Risk factors associated with a high-risk pregnancy may be the result of a medical condition before pregnancy or it can be a medical condition that develops during the pregnancy for both mother and baby.

Women of Advanced Maternal Age

Pregnancy risks are higher for mothers older than 35 years of age.

Complex Pre-existing Conditions

High blood pressure or heart problems
Diabetes
Thyroid and other endocrine problems
Obesity

Pregnancy History

Pre-eclampsia from previous pregnancies
Giving birth prematurely from pregnancies
Previous surgeries such as caesarean section, fibroids, endometriosis
Vaginal birth after caesarean section (VBAC)

Fetal High-risk Pregnancy

Your baby may also be a factor in making the pregnancy high-risk. This include:-

Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), where the baby is smaller than expected for the dates.
Twins or multiple pregnancies.
Placenta previa – problems with the location of the placenta

Managing a High-risk Pregnancy

Regardless if you have a normal or high risk pregnancy, our doctors provide a holistic and personalised care to all their patients.

At your first appointment, our doctors will cover the following with you and also provide sufficient time to answer any questions you may have.

Previous and current medical and surgical history
Family medical history and genetic tests relevant to your pregnancy
Previous pregnancies and gynaecological history
Medications and other drug history
General examination and ultrasound scan to check the growth and wellbeing of your baby
Your antenatal care plan during your pregnancy and beyond.

If you have a high-risk pregnancy, you may have additional visits, scans and tests to monitor the health of you and your baby. Our doctors work within a multidisciplinary teams and may involve other specialists in your care. The goal is to provide the best possible care to you and your baby.