High-Risk Pregnancy
A pregnancy is classified as high-risk when certain conditions or factors increase the chance of complications for the mother, the baby, or both. These may include maternal age, pre-existing health conditions, or complications that develop during pregnancy.
Dr. Sowmya Sampurna provides comprehensive high-risk pregnancy care with advanced monitoring, individualised treatment plans, and a multidisciplinary approach to ensure the best possible outcomes.
Common Symptoms
- Advanced maternal age (above 35 years)
- Pre-existing diabetes or hypertension
- Multiple pregnancies (twins, triplets)
- History of preterm labour or miscarriage
- Preeclampsia or eclampsia
- Placenta previa or placental abruption
- Rh incompatibility
- Gestational diabetes
- Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR)
Treatment & Monitoring Approach
- Regular Antenatal Monitoring: Frequent check-ups with detailed ultrasound scans, Doppler studies, and foetal heart rate monitoring
- Blood Sugar & BP Management: Close monitoring and management of gestational diabetes and pregnancy-induced hypertension
- Cervical Cerclage: Surgical intervention to prevent preterm delivery in cases of cervical incompetence
- Bed Rest & Medication: Prescribed rest, tocolytics to delay preterm labour, and corticosteroids for foetal lung maturity
- Planned Delivery: Carefully timed delivery — vaginal or cesarean — based on maternal and foetal condition
- Neonatal Coordination: Coordination with neonatologists for premature or high-risk deliveries
- Early identification and management of risk factors
- Reduced risk of preterm birth and low birth weight
- Continuous foetal wellbeing assessment
- Personalised birth plan tailored to the specific risk profile
- Safe delivery with expert surgical backup when needed
- Emotional support and counselling throughout the pregnancy
Dr. Sowmya Sampurna has extensive experience managing complex pregnancies, including cases with gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, multiple pregnancies, and recurrent pregnancy loss. Her approach combines advanced monitoring technology with compassionate, hands-on care.
- 10+ years of experience in obstetric care
- Advanced ultrasound and Doppler monitoring
- 24/7 availability for emergencies
- Collaborative approach with neonatologists and specialists
- High success rate in managing complicated pregnancies
Factors include maternal age over 35, pre-existing conditions like diabetes or hypertension, history of miscarriage or preterm birth, multiple pregnancies, and complications like preeclampsia or placenta previa.
High-risk pregnancies typically require more frequent visits — every 1-2 weeks in the second trimester and weekly in the third trimester, along with additional scans and tests.
Many high-risk pregnancies can still result in a vaginal delivery. The decision is made based on the specific risk factors, foetal position, and overall health of mother and baby.