Every pregnancy has some risks, but there are more dangers to your health and the health of your fetus with a high risk pregnancy. The causes may be  secondary to preexisting conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes,  or conditions you develop during the pregnancey.  A higher risk pregnancy also includes being pregnant with more than one baby, previous high risk pregnancies, or being over age 35.

 If you have a chronic condition, you should talk to your health care provider about how to minimize your risk before you get pregnant. Once you are pregnant, you may need a health care team to monitor your pregnancy. Examples of common conditions that can complicate a pregnancy include

• Heart disease
• High blood pressure
• Kidney problems
• Autoimmune disorders
• Sexually transmitted diseases
• Diabetes
• Cancer

Other conditions that can make pregnancy risky can happen while you are pregnant – for example, gestational diabetes. Good prenatal care can help detect and treat them.

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