What is a high-risk pregnancy?
When you have a preexisting condition prior to pregnancy or if you have a complication during your pregnancy, you may be considered as a high-risk pregnancy. A pregnancy is also considered high-risk when there are potential complications that could affect the mother, the baby or both.
Some Baylor Scott & White Health locations offer dedicated care for high-risk pregnancies, including antepartum units to monitor the health of women and their babies. Your physician may transfer you to one of these locations to be cared for by a high-risk pregnancy doctor.
The maternal-fetal specialists and neonatologists on the medical staff, along with a team of skilled clinicians, are highly trained in the specialized care that you and your baby need during a high-risk pregnancy. Each high-risk pregnancy center features private suites that are comfortably equipped in the event that a long-term stay (up to 12 weeks) is needed for ongoing monitoring and care until the birth of your newborn baby.
High-risk pregnancy frequently asked questions
We use advanced technology to care for high-risk pregnancy
You may be wondering what is considered high-risk pregnancy. Women with high-risk pregnancies often need a close watch for potential problems or complications.
Fortunately, there are many tests and procedures to monitor the health of both mother and baby in the event of a high-risk pregnancy.
Every Baylor Scott & White high-risk pregnancy center offers advanced technology and testing to help promote a safe, healthy delivery, including (but not limited to):
- 3D sonograms
- Amniocentesis
- Chorionic villi sampling
- Percutaneous umbilical blood sampling
- Wireless fetal monitoring
- Genetic counseling
Our high-risk pregnancy centers also offer a full range of support services, such as high-risk pregnancy doctors, social workers, diabetic educators, dietitians, physical therapists and pastoral care.
Whenever your baby arrives, we provide extra support in our Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU), if needed.