Tips To Prevent High-Risk Pregnancy

• 29/12/2023
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Tips To Prevent High-Risk Pregnancy – There are very few precious moments that people enjoy in their lives and pregnancy is one of those happiest moments that a couple eagerly waits for. This is a wonderful addition that a whole family waits for to welcome. If a female is pregnant or planning to conceive, health and safety becomes the foremost priority. Sometimes, this good news comes with a lot of tension and worry when a couple hears that there are some risks involved in her pregnancy.   Once a woman is diagnosed with a high-risk pregnancy her OB/GYN usually refers her to a Maternal-Foetal Medicine Specialist who is professional to help such women facing unexpected problems in her pregnancy.

Although, All pregnancies involve risks. A pregnancy that carries increased health risks for the pregnant lady, foetus or both is considered a high-risk pregnancy. Women with high-risk pregnancies need extra care before, during, and after they deliver a baby. This helps to mitigate the possibility of complications. However, having a pregnancy that’s considered some complication risk doesn’t mean you or your fetus will have problems. Many females experienced healthy pregnancies and normal delivery despite special health care needs.

Major Reasons For a High-Risk Pregnancy 

• Precession  medical condition of the mother such as diabetes or hypertension
• pregnancy-related issues that cause complications such as premature labour
• Age of the pregnant lady
• Daily routine disorders or unhealthy lifestyle

The Risk Factors Involved In a High-Risk Pregnancy

Sometimes a high-risk pregnancy results in a  medical condition diagnosed before pregnancy. In several cases, a medical condition that arises during pregnancy of either mother or baby causes a pregnancy to involve high risk.

Some Specific Factors That Create a High-Risk Pregnancy:

• Advanced Maternal Age The chances of complications in Pregnancy are higher for females older than 35 years of age.
• Poor Lifestyle Habits. No physical activities Smoking cigarettes, or intake of alcohol puts a pregnancy at risk.
• Maternal Health Problems. Diabetes, thyroid, High blood pressure, epilepsy, obesity disease, heart or blood disorders, and infections can increase the chances of risk in pregnancy.
• Pregnancy Complications. Several other complications develop during pregnancy and can pose risks. Such as an unusual position of the placenta, the growth of the foetus less than the 10th percentile a potentially serious condition that occurs when your blood group is Rh negative and your baby’s blood group is Rh positive.
• Multiple Pregnancies. Pregnancy risks increase for women carrying more than one foetus. this condition leads to preterm delivery, which occurs before 37 weeks it causes low birth weight along with feeding and breathing difficulties in the infant. 
• Pregnancy History. A history of pregnancy-related hypertension disorders increases the risk of having this diagnosis during the next pregnancy. If you gave birth prematurely in your previous pregnancy or if you have multiple premature births, you’re at high risk of an early delivery in your next pregnancy.  

What are the Signs and Symptoms of High-Risk Pregnancy?

• Consistent Abdominal pain 
• Dizziness and fainting.
• Extreme fatigue.
• Slow or no moment of foetus.
• Fever over 100.4°F.
• Heart palpitations.
• Nausea and vomiting than normal morning sickness.
• Severe headache.
• Swelling, or pain in limbs or face.
• Thoughts about harming yourself or the foetus.
• Trouble in breathing.
• Vaginal bleeding or discharge.

4 Tips to Prevent High-Risk Pregnancy

Unfortunately,  If a female is diagnosed with a high-risk pregnancy, it takes no time to turn those happiest moments into anxiety and concern. But with regular prenatal care and a healthy lifestyle, many women with high-risk pregnancies can still give birth to healthy babies. In case of high-risk pregnancy only a few extra lifestyle changes are required, and to have a strong support system and proper plan for taking the care you need.

• Eating a healthy diet – Your body needs more folic acid, calcium, iron, vitamins, minerals, and other essential nutrients during pregnancy time. Make sure that all these nutrients your diet contains.
• Avoid consumption of Harmful Things  – Intake of things such as tobacco, alcohol, smoking, and drugs must be completely avoided. The consumption of alcohol will cause weaker lungs and low birth weight, it can cause (SUDI) Unexpected Death In Infants. 
• Proper weight factor  – The correct weight gain will help support your baby’s growth and health. Know from your doctor if you are overweight and what you should eat to keep your weight within the limit.
• Regular prenatal checkups– uninterrupted visits will help your doctor monitor the baby’s and your health properly regularly. Issues, if any, can be suspected on time. Your doctor may refer you to a specialist depending on the circumstances.

Conclusion  

During pregnancy, a female has to go through a lot of things on both physical and mental levels. Apart from this a high-risk pregnancy becomes more sensitive and Dr. Ruchi Rai Ahuja is an experienced lady doctor and a good listener; she guides her patients accordingly, so, book an appointment with the best gynaecologist and fertility expert in Chandigarh!