A compassionate and insightful guide to understanding high-risk pregnancies. In the United States, millions of people experience the life-changing event of pregnancy every year, but for nearly one-third of them, the journey comes with heightened risks. In this compassionate guide, obstetrician-gynecologist Alan M. Peaceman, MD, explores the complexities of high-risk pregnancies with the empathy and clarity that every expectant parent deserves.
With over thirty years of experience treating patients with high-risk pregnancies, Dr. Peaceman explains:• What constitutes a high-risk pregnancy and how to identify factors that make one more likely • The potential effects of medication use during pregnancy • How to address anxiety, depression, and postpartum depression for women with preexisting mental health conditions • The challenges associated with advanced maternal age • How to manage preexisting health issues such as hypertension, diabetes, thyroid disorders, and autoimmune diseases.
