Potential Risk Factors During Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a beautiful time in a woman’s life. During pregnancy, there is a long list of dos and don’ts a woman needs to follow. This is essential to keep the mother and the baby healthy. Even a little carelessness can affect pregnancy and put it to a risk. For would-be mothers, who have had a family history or personal history of miscarriages or abortions, special care must be taken to keep the present pregnancy in the best health. Not all pregnancies are risk-free. A pregnancy is said to be at risk when there are issues with the health of the baby, a sudden health issue with the mother, sudden increase in the blood pressure of the mother, sudden increase in the blood sugar levels, epilepsy or sudden increase or decrease in the amniotic fluid. These are the most common types of risk factors faced in pregnancy.

Health issue with the baby or the mother:
The health of the baby is tracked through timely ultrasounds. If the weight of the baby is not according to its gestational age, there may be a risk involved for the rest of the pregnancy. The health of the mother is of equal concern and if she is suffering from issues like sudden fevers or has health issues like STDs, hepatitis or cancer then it is considered as a major concern. In such high-risk pregnancy, doctors may suggest a course of medicines or performing a caesarian section in emergency cases. Some of the risks which can affect pregnancy have been discussed below.
Blood pressure and blood sugar levels:
The blood pressure and blood sugar levels should be in control throughout the pregnancy. Mothers who have blood pressure or diabetes or a family history of diabetes or blood pressure are more prone to suffer from the same during their trimester. Blood pressure and sugar levels should be kept in control to avoid the future possibility of a baby suffering the same in his later years.
Epilepsy:
Epilepsy is a condition where sudden seizures can take place. The seizures happen for small durations and can be outgrown with proper medications. Epilepsy can affect the limbs, eyesight, speech or general control over the body.
Amniotic fluid:
Amniotic fluid is the water present in the womb that keeps the baby safe. It aids the movements of the baby in the womb. It also helps to maintain the temperature in the womb to give the baby a constant comfortable environment. Any sudden decrease or increase in the amniotic fluid may pose a threat to the baby’s life.
Other factors:
Other factors such as the age of the mother, previous addiction to smoking, alcohol and drugs may also pose threat to the pregnancy. Apart from this, another which can impact is an ectopic pregnancy. In an ectopic pregnancy, the foetus is attached to outer of the womb instead of its inside. Such pregnancy may not become a full term and might get terminated in between.
Conclusion:
High risk pregnancy doctors recommend taking medications to control any problem during the pregnancy. Often various preventive measures and care are opted for to ensure that pregnancy gets pulled off appropriately and both mother and baby remain healthy throughout the complete tenure. To ensure that such high-risk pregnancies sustain and lead to the birth of healthy baby consulting a knowledgeable medical professional is also important. Dr. Emeil Kamel is one of the renowned medical professionals who are well-known for offering premium services and dealing with high-risk pregnancies with almost 100% success rate.
