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  • Pregnancy, High-Risk

Pregnancy, High-Risk(Topical Term)

Preferred form: Pregnancy, High-Risk
Used for/see from:
  • High-Risk Pregnancy
  • n: High Risk Pregnancy
  • n: High-Risk Pregnancies
  • n: Pregnancies, High-Risk
  • n: 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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