High-Risk Pregnancy

Pregnancy Complications

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There are many conditions that can complicate a pregnancy and require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview.

If you cannot find the information in which you are interested, please visit the High-Risk Pregnancy Online Resources page in this Web site for an Internet/World Wide Web address that may contain additional information on that topic.

This content was reviewed by Mid-Atlantic Womens Care, PLC. Please visit their site to find an Mid-Atlantic Womens Care obstetrician.

To locate a CHKD physician or practice, search our physician directory, or call (757) 668-7500 or (800) 395-2453, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. You may also e-mail us at healthline@chkd.org.


Disclaimer: This information is not intended to substitute or replace the professional medical advice you receive from your child's physician. The content provided on this page is for informational purposes only, and was not designed to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease. Please consult your child's physician with any questions or concerns you may have regarding a medical condition.

Last reviewed on 9/30/2005