Medical articles of High-risk pregnancy

09/12/2024
Ms Kenga Sivarajah
Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
Facing a high-risk pregnancy? Learn how maternal medicine provides expert support every step of the way
High-risk pregnancies are not uncommon – around 10 per cent of pregnancies are classified as ‘high risk’. While the term may seem scary, the wonders of modern obstetric medicine mean that mother and baby have better chances of making it through the issues safely. In this article, an expert consultant obstetrician highlights how maternal medicine can be utilised in every stage of a high-risk pregnancy.
29/11/2024
Written by Top Doctors
High-risk pregnancy: How to manage and minimise complications
A high-risk pregnancy is a pregnancy that involves complications that could affect the health of the mother, the baby, or both. If you have a high-risk pregnancy, it’s essential to take steps to manage your and your baby’s health carefully. This article explains how a high-risk pregnancy is managed, the importance of fetal monitoring, and the likelihood of needing a caesarean delivery.
12/09/2023
Dr Srividhya Sankaran
Consultant in obstetrics and maternal and fetal medicine
What makes a pregnancy high risk?
A high-risk pregnancy involves increased health risks for a mother and her baby before, during, or after the pregnancy. Patients with high-risk pregnancies require specialised maternal-fetal care. Here, Dr Srividhya Sankaran, renowned consultant in maternal-fetal medicine and obstetrics based in London, provides a comprehensive insight into high-risk pregnancies.
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05/03/2021
Dr Amelia Davison
Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
Early pregnancy: what to expect during the first trimester of your pregnancy
During the first three months of pregnancy, your baby rapidly grows, developing a brain, spinal cord and organs. Your body also goes through many swift changes, releasing hormones that affect almost every organ in your body. Dr Amelia Davison, one of our top consultant obstetrician and gynaecologists based in London, reveals what to expect in your first trimester and the tests you might need to undergo.
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