High Risk Pregnancy

What is a high-risk pregnancy?

A high-risk pregnancy is any pregnancy where underlying factors may result in complications for you or your unborn baby.

Your pregnancy may be high risk due to your age – if you’re over 35 or under 17. Other common issues that make a pregnancy high-risk include:

• Obesity
• Carrying multiples
• Existing chronic disease
• History of difficult pregnancies

Artemis OB/GYN provides comprehensive evaluations to determine if your pregnancy is high risk. Your doctor reviews your personal and family medical history, your existing health, and previous pregnancy history to customize a care plan that protects you and your baby’s health.

What services are available for a high-risk pregnancy?

Artemis OB/GYN offers comprehensive high-risk pregnancy services that your doctor tailors to your needs. You receive prenatal care at the Artemis OB/GYN office and your labor and delivery services at Overlook Medical Center in Summit, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, or Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack.

Artemis OB/GYN also offers midwifery services. Working with a midwife gives you access to the latest medical technologies needed through a pregnancy, and you can enjoy the benefits of the one-on-one relationship you build with your certified midwife. 

Your prenatal care includes:

• Regular checkups
• Custom labor and delivery plans
• Hospital or birthing center care

Receiving care from the midwives also gives you access to the care and technologies available at The Birth Center of New Jersey in Union, a comfortable facility that focuses on natural pregnancies and deliveries.

Starting with your first prenatal visit, your Artemis OB/GYN doctor works closely with you, providing all necessary resources to ensure a healthy, happy pregnancy.

What can I expect during a high-risk pregnancy?

Based on your situation, your Artemis OB/GYN provider can tell you what to expect as you progress through your pregnancy during your initial consultation.

Throughout your high-risk pregnancy care, Artemis OB/GYN continually monitors you and your unborn baby’s health. You may need to schedule more frequent prenatal visits that allow your provider to closely evaluate the growth and development of your baby, as well as your overall health.

To learn more about available high-risk pregnancy services, contact Artemis OB/GYN by phone or by using the online booking feature.