Pregnancy, High-Risk
Synonyms
High Risk Pregnancy
High-Risk Pregnancies
High-Risk Pregnancy
Pregnancies, High-Risk
Pregnancy, High Risk
Pregnancy in which the mother and/or FETUS are at greater than normal risk of MORBIDITY or MORTALITY. Causes include inadequate PRENATAL CARE, previous obstetrical history (ABORTION, SPONTANEOUS), pre-existing maternal disease, pregnancy-induced disease (GESTATIONAL HYPERTENSION), and MULTIPLE PREGNANCY, as well as advanced maternal age above 35.
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