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By Dr Srividhya Sankaran
12.09.23
Obstetrician - gynaecologist
What makes a pregnancy high risk?
A high-risk pregnancy involves increased health risks for a mother and her baby before, during, or after the pregnancy. Patients with high-risk pregnancies require specialised maternal-fetal care. Here, Dr Srividhya Sankaran, renowned consultant in maternal-fetal medicine and obstetrics based in London, provides a comprehensive insight into high-risk pregnancies.