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The chances of pregnancies becoming High-Risk are much less. Only around 6 to 8% of all pregnancies are high risk. pregnancies. Most women experience normal pregnancies. However, being aware of the common complications during pregnancy will serve you well. It will help you make smart choices for your health and your baby’s health along with the assistance of High Risk Obstetrics (HRO).
Pregnancies may vary. Some start as low-risk but then complications like gestational diabetes or preeclampsia develop mid-pregnancy. In such scenarios, both mom and baby will need special medical care. In other cases, women may have high-risk pregnancies from the start.
Certain factors that lead to high-risk pregnancy cannot be altered. Women carrying multiples,
including twins or triplets are often high-risk. However, there are certain changes that you can make to improve the chances of having a healthy pregnancy.
Read on to find out a few things that you can follow to avoid a high-risk pregnancy.

Try To Maintain or Achieve a Healthy Weight

An array of complications may develop if you are overweight or obese while pregnant. They include high blood pressure, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes and stillbirth.
Achieve a healthy weight to reduce your risk of complications. Stick to a healthy diet and get regular exercise to cut down and maintain a healthy diet. Adhere to guidelines of the doctor for weight gain if required to ensure a healthy labor and delivery.

Control Pre-Existing Health Concerns

Pre-existing conditions, if not managed properly can render a pregnancy high-risk. Such conditions include:
– High Blood Pressure
– Heart Disease
– Diabetes
– Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) and HIV
– Autoimmune Diseases, like lupus or multiple sclerosis
Pregnancy can be hard on your body. Manage health conditions with medication and lifestyle
changes.

Consume Prenatal Supplements

During pregnancy, your body will need more of certain nutrients to support the baby. Taking a prenatal vitamin supplement can give you essential folic acid, iron protein, and calcium that you aren’t getting from your normal diet.

Avoid Alcohol, Tobacco, And Drugs

Drinking alcohol, smoking or using tobacco products, and taking drugs while pregnant can significantly impact your baby’s health. If you drink alcohol while you’re pregnant, you increase the risk of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, which causes serious birth defects.
Smoking cigarettes can cause low birth weight in babies. Using illegal drugs or misusing prescription drugs can cause birth defects, and it’s even possible for babies to be born addicted to a drug used during pregnancy. Take only the medications prescribed by your doctor specialized in High Risk Obstetrics.

Visit Your Doctor Regularly

Regular prenatal appointments are critical to monitor both your health and the health of your growing baby. At each appointment, doctors check your vital signs and measure the baby’s progress. If potential issues are identified, such as gestational diabetes or preeclampsia, they
develop a treatment plan to give you the healthiest possible pregnancy and birth.
Taking steps to improve your health before and during pregnancy can make a big difference for you and your baby. Hope you found this information helpful. Good luck if you are planning your pregnancy.

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