Pregnancy-related high-risk conditions are medical, obstetric, or social factors that increase the chance of complications for the mother, baby, or both. Common ones include:
🩺 Maternal medical conditions
Chronic hypertension or pre-eclampsia/eclampsia
Diabetes (pre-existing or gestational)
Heart disease
Kidney disease
Autoimmune diseases (e.g., lupus, antiphospholipid syndrome)
Thyroid disorders
Asthma (moderate–severe)
Epilepsy
Obesity or severe underweight
Anemia (severe)
Blood clotting disorders
🤰 Pregnancy-specific conditions
Previous preterm birth
Recurrent miscarriages
Placenta previa or placental abruption
Multiple pregnancy (twins, triplets)
Fetal growth restriction
Polyhydramnios or oligohydramnios
Rh incompatibility
Infections (e.g., HIV, hepatitis, TORCH infections)
👶 Fetal-related factors
Congenital anomalies
Genetic or chromosomal disorders
Abnormal fetal position (e.g., breech late in pregnancy)
🧓 Demographic & social factors
Maternal a
Poor prenatal care
Smoking, alcohol, or substance use
Low socioeconomic status or poor nutrition
High stress or domestic violence
