What is a High Risk Pregnancy?

And what care is available if you're high risk?

If you're planning to get pregnant or are pregnant, you may be wondering, what is considered a high risk pregnancy? And what care is available if you're high risk?

A high risk pregnancy is one that threatens the health and life of the mom or her baby due to existing health conditions or complications that arise during pregnancy.

You may have a high risk pregnancy if you have:

existing health conditions

What is a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Doctor?

A maternal-fetal medicine doctor has advanced knowledge and training to diagnose and treat complications that can occur in a pregnancy.

Maternal-fetal medicine doctors provide care for women with complex conditions before, during and after pregnancy. They provide consultations to diagnose and treat complications and partner with you and your provider including:

OB/GYNs
Family doctors
Nurse midwives
Nurse practitioners
Physician assistants
Nurses

A maternal-fetal medicine doctor also works with patients and their doctors to manage conditions like diabetes, gestational diabetes and high blood pressure for a healthier pregnancy for mom and baby.

Specialized Care for High Risk Pregnancies

You're pregnant - or considering becoming pregnant - and because of your health, age or various other factors your pregnancy may be high risk. You can take comfort in knowing that our doctors have the training, dedication and expertise to care for you and your baby.