Increased health risks can occur during pregnancy due to a range of reasons including the age of moms-to-be, multiples pregnancy, fetal growth issues or gestational related diseases such as diabetes or hypertension. Bayhealth provides specialized diagnostic and treatment options for high-risk pregnancy care through our onsite Maternal-Fetal Medicine program.
Expertise with Bayhealth Maternal Fetal Medicine
Bayhealth Maternal-Fetal Medicine provides expert care for high-risk pregnancy cases. Our Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialists, also known as perinatologists, are board-certified in both obstetrics and gynecology and maternal-fetal medicine to offer specialized clinical care in the diagnosis and treatment of both mother and fetus. Conditions that can affect the health of both mother and child may include:
- Anemia
- Cesarean delivery
- Congenital abnormalities
- Miscarriage
- Preterm labor or birth
- Pregnancy induced high blood pressure or hypertension
High-Risk Pregnancy Factors
While healthy choices can positively impact the health of mother and child during pregnancy, lifestyle choices and health conditions can contribute to a high-risk pregnancy. Examples of risk factors include:
- Age – mothers age 35 and older
- Alcohol or drug use
- Chronic conditions
- Complications
- Medical history
- Multiples pregnancy
- Smoking
If you have questions about increased risks during pregnancy, please contact Bayhealth Maternal-Fetal Medicine at 302-744-6220.