When a pregnancy is high risk, it means that the chances of health problems occurring before, during or after delivery are higher, both for the pregnant person and for the baby. These types of pregnancies require special controls and medical attention, which is why it is very important to follow the instructions of the specialists, professionals from the Mayo Clinic assured Clarín.
The specialists consulted said that sometimes a high-risk pregnancy is the result of a medical condition present before the pregnancy. In other cases, a medical condition that the mother or child develops during the pregnancy causes it to become a high-risk pregnancy. Among the specific factors that can affect a high-risk pregnancy, Mayo Clinic sources highlighted:
The Mayo Clinic recommended consulting a doctor for any of the following symptoms:
