A “high-risk” pregnancy simply means one that needs extra monitoring and specialist support to keep mother and baby safe. Many high-risk pregnancies have excellent outcomes — the label is about closer care, not about expecting problems.
What makes a pregnancy high-risk?
- Maternal health conditions (such as high blood pressure, diabetes or thyroid problems)
- Older or very young maternal age
- Multiple pregnancy (twins or more)
- Previous pregnancy complications or recurrent miscarriage
- Conditions that develop during the pregnancy
Our high-risk pregnancy care is designed for these situations.
What extra care involves
Higher-risk pregnancies usually mean more frequent appointments, additional scans to monitor the baby’s growth and wellbeing, and close management of any health conditions. The aim is to spot and manage any issue early.
Working as a team
Care is coordinated between your obstetrician and, where needed, other specialists. Surgical and inpatient care is provided in partnership with Acıbadem, a JCI-accredited hospital group, so support is available if it is needed.
Planning your birth
The timing and method of delivery are planned individually for a higher-risk pregnancy, balancing safety for you and your baby. This is discussed with you well in advance.
If you have had previous losses
If you have experienced recurrent miscarriage, our recurrent miscarriage management offers investigation and a supportive plan for your next pregnancy.
See the full pregnancy care guide and our price list.
Sources: RCOG, NICE, ACOG, WHO. This article is for general education and does not replace a medical consultation. Reviewed by Assist. Prof. Dr. Muzaffer Uçarer (Obstetrics & Gynaecology), UCARER Women’s Health, Istanbul.
