Dr. Ila Gupta MD (Obs & Gynae).

What Are High-Risk Pregnancy Conditions?

When it comes to conditions in pregnancies, it’s important to keep an eye out for common high-risk pregnancy conditions. High-risk pregnancies happen when the mother or fetus’ life is threatened or in danger. Some of these risks may have developed before you became pregnant, and some can develop during your pregnancy. It’s important to go to scheduled appointments throughout your pregnancy to monitor any risk factors.

Risk factors for a high-risk pregnancy can include:

• Autoimmune disorders, including lupus and myasthenia gravis
• Diabetes
• Infectious diseases, including viral hepatitis, HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infections
• Maternal or fetal genetic disorders, including hemophilia, cystic fibrosis and Down syndrome
• Getting pregnant when you’re over age 35
• Teen pregnancy