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A wide range of issues cause high-risk pregnancies, which could result in health problems for both mom and baby.

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Jorge Gomez - Tuesday, October 01, 2013
While you need good care during any pregnancy, a high risk one needs extra special
attention. It’s best to follow the advice of your healthcare provider for successful results. From prenatal testing to diet, weight gain and/or rest you may be provided with a complete plan to ensure the well-being of both you and your baby
Some valuable tips for prenatal care during a high risk pregnancy:
More frequent visits to your doctor: If your pregnancy…

At Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare, our high-risk pregnancy care is readily available to you and your baby. Learn about our high-risk pregnancy services.

The High Risk Pregnancy Center is the premier medical practice in Las Vegas, Nevada for screening, diagnosis, and treatment of complications in pregnancy. Ou...

Understanding a high-risk pregnancy helps prepare you and your developing baby with the steps you need to take during pregnancy when considered a high-risk.

Expecting a child is one of the most exciting times in a parent’s life, but it can be frightening if a pregnancy is considered high risk.

Uncommon Skill, Training and Compassion
High Risk Pregnancy Center doctors have served the Las Vegas area since 1996. We care for mothers-to-be from across Nevada, Utah and Arizona, and we see patients from all over the country who need the advanced procedures, technology and expertise available in our center
Our board-certified maternal-fetal medicine sub-specialists – perinatologists – work with our board-certified genetic and diabetes counselors, sonographers…

It’s Not Just for You, But For Your Baby’s Health Too
As high-risk pregnancy specialists, we monitor and control risks that are often beyond a woman’s control. However, there is one risk that is associated with premature birth or having a low birth-weight baby that can be managed by the mom herself: stress
Before you start stressing over the association between stress and pregnancy risks, consider the things you can do to help you relax and give yourself the best chance for a…

What if you could share your high quality ultrasound images of your baby with your mom and dad, your spouse or your best friend over a secure network from any mobile device
What if we could share these images quickly with referring physicians, letting them see the same information we have at the same time?
What if you could replace those old black and white images that fade with time with a full information digital image?
Fast access to your ultrasound images any…

Advanced Fetal Ultrasound Performed by Experts
You don’t have to be at high risk for pregnancy complications to schedule an advanced ultrasound screening at the High Risk Pregnancy Center (HRPC). Many of our patients have no risk factors, but they want to know they’ve had the best testing available to rule out problems. While it is critical that we provide the highest level of treatment for…

The DocSpa’s mission is to couple the newest technology with care from the best-educated OB doctors in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Contact us at 505-884-8900 to schedule an appointment.

More women are having babies later in life, but the biological clock is still all too real.

When a team of four providers from Regional One Health visited China last month, it was a trip that ultimately could have an impact on some 110 million people. That’s how many people live in a region of China where doctors from 36 hospitals attended safety training led by a high-risk obstetrics care team

Excessive weight gain during pregnancy poses unnecessary risks
If you are pregnant, you may be getting mixed signals in regards to how much weight you should gain. Making matters worse, food cravings can be intense when you are pregnant. And since your waistline is growing anyway, you may feel inclined to give in to them. Don’t. Excessive weight gain can be problematic for both you and your growing baby
Research shows that most women having one baby only need to minimally increase their…

Awareness can spell hope to thousands of families
Until you are faced with the diagnosis yourself, it may seem unimaginable that a congenital heart defect (CHD) is the most common birth defect worldwide, affecting over 40,000 babies in the U.S. alone. For those parents who receive the diagnosis, having reliable information and access to medical resources and support services is critical. The Congenital Heart Information Network…

Study Needlessly Worries Pregnant Moms
If you’ve read about a study that makes a correlation between induced labor and autism, we want to calm your fears. This study, released last month, possesses several key flaws in design and analysis. We know you have enough on your minds as you prepare for what will hopefully be the successful delivery of a healthy baby. You shouldn’t have to worry about inconclusive research based on assumptions
To give you a little background, the study, published in…

The need for special care when you conceive by IVF
If you’ve already withstood the many emotional and physical challenges of in vitro fertilization (IVF) and received the happy news you’re pregnant, it’s time to consider the kind of prenatal care you’re going to need to ensure the healthiest pregnancy possible. Getting pregnant is only a small (but important) part of a 9-month process. Since you…

Your MFM specialist works with your obstetrician for the best care possible
Your obstetrician is usually your primary care provider throughout your pregnancy. If first trimester testing detects no obvious risks, you should return to your high-risk pregnancy specialist for a comprehensive targeted ultrasound, which will look for abnormalities associated with IVF gestations. This high level sonography requires equipment and education primarily available through MFM offices…

If you’re struggling to start a family, it’s likely your primary focus is on getting pregnant. But keep an eye on your true goal— a healthy baby. Before going through the challenges of in vitro fertilization, you owe it to yourself to visit an OB/GYN for a pre-pregnancy consultation. In addition, if you have any medical issues, no matter how small you think they are, you should consider seeing a maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) specialist for a more thorough evaluation of your problem. A…