High-Risk Obstetrics - drdeepalishete

Dr. Deepali Shete – IVF specialist in Kalyani Nagar, Pune

People with many preexisting conditions have increased health risks during pregnancy. Specialized care, monitoring, and proactive medical guidance are vital to manage these complexities and protect both maternal and fetal health throughout gestation.

Some of these **preexisting conditions** include:

Autoimmune diseases, such as lupus or multiple sclerosis (MS), and COVID-19.
Diabetes, high blood pressure, fibroids, and blood clotting disorders.
Kidney disease, thyroid disease, HIV/AIDS, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), obesity, or low body weight (BMI of less than 18.5).
Mental health disorders, such as depression.

Talk to your doctor right away if you experience any of the following symptoms during pregnancy, whether or not your pregnancy is considered high-risk:

Severe Physical Discomfort: Abdominal pain that doesn’t go away, chest pain, trouble breathing, heart palpitations, or dizziness or fainting.
Infection & Systemic Signs: Fever over 100.4°F, extreme fatigue, severe headache that won’t go away or gets worse, or swelling, redness or pain in your face or limbs.
Pregnancy-Specific Concerns: Your unborn baby’s movement stopping or slowing, vaginal bleeding or discharge, or nausea and vomiting that’s worse than normal morning sickness.
Psychological Concerns: Thoughts about harming yourself or your unborn baby.