Hearing the term high-risk during your pregnancy can cause immediate worry. You might wonder if something is wrong with your baby or your body.
At Advanced OB/GYNE Associates, we want to reassure you. A high-risk label is not a guarantee of complications. Instead, it is a tool we use to give you extra protection.
Our doctors and the other members of our dedicated team provide specialized pregnancy care at our offices in Hoffman Estates and Arlington Heights, Illinois. We work closely with you to design a safe, supportive path to childbirth.
The term high-risk is a broad clinical category, not a specific medical diagnosis.
“High-risk pregnancy” doesn’t have a single definition. What it means for you varies depending on several factors. The term is a label that covers things like maternal age, medical history, or conditions like gestational diabetes.
This means two patients with high-risk pregnancies can have completely different health profiles. That’s why we treat you as an individual, not a statistic. We look at your unique health profile to build a plan that fits you.
Your appointment schedule will be customized to your specific needs.
Traditional prenatal care involves 12 to 14 in-person visits. However, guidelines recommend tailoring visits to the specific medical and social needs of each patient. We customize your care. This may include extra ultrasounds, specialized testing, or remote monitoring.
Our goal is to provide the exact level of surveillance you need. We want to keep you safe without adding unnecessary stress.
We focus on prevention and careful monitoring. This type of specialized care has been shown to reduce the potential for a high-risk pregnancy resulting in permanent health complications.
Our team uses advanced in-office technology, including detailed ultrasonography, to monitor your baby’s development. We also manage pre-existing conditions that can affect pregnancy, such as polycystic ovarian syndrome (also known as polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome) or endometriosis.
By addressing these and any other concerns or issues you may have early, we help protect your health and your baby’s future.
You do not have to navigate a high-risk pregnancy alone. Our compassionate team is here to guide you through every milestone. To learn more about our personalized prenatal care, call or message one of our offices today.
