High-Risk Pregnancies And Factors Affecting It
What is a high-risk pregnancy? Pregnancy is considered a high risk when there are several complications. These may be dangerous for the mother, child, or both. In this blog, we will discuss the several reasons that can impose threats in pregnancies and how to manage them. Maternal age Maternal age is an important factor as there are many risks associated with age. Women in a particular age group are likely to experience certain difficulties as compared to others. Let’s understand it below: Under the age of 17 : Pregnancies in women who are in their early teenage can be complicated as the body may not be fully ready for childbirth. Such pregnancies have a higher prospect of pregnancy-related high blood pressure, miscarriage, the mother is likely to become anemic and the pregnancy can be fatal for both mother and child. Teenage pregnancies can hinder the education and career of the mother. Most teenage pregnancies are unplanned and unwanted. Mothers in this age group are generally ...