High Risk Pregnancy Care

For many women, pregnancy is a time of unparalleled joy and expectation. But for others, especially those with chronic medical conditions or who are expecting multiples, pregnancy can be a time of intense fear and uncertainty. In those instances, both mother and child need specialized care to ensure good health.

Some five to ten percent of pregnancies are termed "high risk." A pregnancy is "high risk" or "complicated" when the life or health of the mother or baby may be at risk. . When babies are born preterm, they have a higher risk for serious health problems.

Families can cope more successfully with a high-risk pregnancy with appropriate medical intervention, education, and a strong support system. In fact, many risk factors can be identified even before conception occurs.

Common Risk Factors

	Advanced Maternal Age
	Chronic medical conditions, such as lupus, cancer, diabetes , high blood pressure or arthritis
	Systemic complications in pregnancy
_	Heart disease
_	Renal disease
_	Respiratory disorders
_	Hepatobiliary dysfunction
_	Haematological problems
	Family history of mental retardation or birth defects
	Women who have experienced miscarriages, pre-term deliveries, stillbirths, or neonatal deaths

Our Aim

The department of OBG along with the Fetomaternal Unit provides comprehensive care for high-risk mothers-to-be and their unborn babies. We provide a hospital-based outpatient program that follows a multidisciplinary team approach

At CIMAR , our team of experienced healthcare professionals is dedicated to offering comprehensive, compassionate care that includes

	Diagnosing potential pregnancy complications and fetal development issues in their early stages
	Providing top-of-the-line medical treatments to both mothers and infants
	Being compassionate and offering emotional support during trying times

Facilities Available

The staffs are committed to providing comprehensive, integrated care for diagnosing, treating and managing high-risk, complicated pregnancies all within a single, family-oriented centre. The services include but are not limited to

At CIMAR , our team of experienced healthcare professionals is dedicated to offering comprehensive, compassionate care that includes

	Preconception and genetic counselling
	Prenatal testing and diagnosis
	High-risk pregnancy consultation and maternity services
	Comprehensive 2-D, 4-D & Doppler ultrasound
	Diabetes education and nutritional counselling
	Lactation support and consultation
	Psychosocial assessment and lifestyle management
	Patient and family education classes and support groups

A high-risk pregnancy diagnosis shouldn't automatically have a negative connotation. With proper care, 90 to 95 percent of high-risk pregnancies produce healthy, viable babies. The earlier a problem is detected, the better the chances that both mother and baby will stay healthy. It is important to remember, however, that not all conditions can be diagnosed, and some pregnancies begin normally, but develop problems later. Make sure you schedule regular visits with your doctor, before and after becoming pregnant