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High Risk Pregnancy

Pregnancy is an unmatched, beautiful experience. But it can take a toll on your emotions once you know it is a high-risk pregnancy. Pregnancy experience differs with each individual, but some are more vulnerable to pregnancy complications

A high-risk pregnancy is one where the mother’s health or the fetus’s life is in danger. When a mom-to-be suffers from a chronic illness or health issues, it may put her in the high risk pregnancy in Dubai category. It suggests that you need extra care for a successful pregnancy and delivery

What are the risk factors for a high risk pregnancy in Dubai?

Most of the time, a pre-existing medical disorder is a reason for a high-risk pregnancy. But there could be a new medical condition that originates during Pregnancy and pose a risk to the mother or the baby. The common factors that increase risks during Pregnancy:

 

Risk factors before pregnancy

Advanced Maternal Age: First-time mothers older than 35 years are more likely to develop health concerns during pregnancy.

Lifestyle Choices: Habits such as drug use, excessive smoking, or alcohol consumption can increase pregnancy complications.

Medical History: Pre-existing conditions like diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and infections require extra monitoring and may involve higher risk.

Surgical History: Women who have undergone surgeries on the abdomen or uterus may have a higher risk of complications during pregnancy.

Risk factors during pregnancy

Multiple gestation Pregnancy: In the case of twins, triplets, or more babies, there is a greater risk of pregnancy care.

Preeclampsia: A condition when the mother develops high blood pressure and swelling during Pregnancy. It typically develops after the 20th week of Pregnancy.

A genetic disorder in a baby: Sometimes, a growing baby may develop genetic conditions that can be diagnosed in the womb using an amniocentesis.

Diagnostic Tests for high risk pregnancy in Dubai

Other than routine antenatal screening tests, advanced techniques can gauge possible risks. Therefore the doctors recommend the following lab tests:

CORDOCENTESIS
AMNIOCENTESIS
BIOPHYSICAL PROFILE
ULTRASOUND FOR CERVICAL LENGTH
CHORIONIC VILLUS SAMPLING (CVS)
SPECIALIZED / TARGETED ULTRASOUND

Some diagnostic tests like chorionic villus sampling and amniocentesis also pose certain risks. Discuss them in detail with your specialist doctor. 

Why choose Dr. Mustafa Aldam for high risk pregnancy in Dubai?

 

Dr. Mustafa Aldam is a well-known gynecologist for high risk pregnancy in Dubai. The mother undergoing high-risk pregnancy is more prone to anxiety. They need a compassionate and caring doctor like Dr. Mustafa. Under his guidance, there are higher chances of avoiding labor and delivery complications. Call us for a specialist high-risk pregnancy doctor in Dubai. 

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