Screening:
This process occurs during the early stages of pregnancy, enabling decisions around the best course of action, should a high-risk pregnancy be identified. Specimens and ultrasound techniques assist the doctor in detecting any abnormalities,

Sonars:
Sonars are done throughout the pregnancy to monitor fetal growth, the placenta and the volume of amniotic fluid.

Complications can occur during any stage of a pregnancy, and a low-risk pregnancy can become high-risk. Risk factors include existing health conditions, being overweight, multiple births and young or old maternal age. Medical conditions can occur during the pregnancy, such as preeclampsia and gestational diabetes.

Preeclampsia:
A serious, potentially life-threatening, condition that causes high blood pressure, urinary protein and swelling.

Gestational Diabetes:
A form of Diabetes that develops during pregnancy. This may increase the mother’s risk of developing preeclampsia or future diabetes. It can also negatively affect the baby’s weight, or cause preterm birth, respiratory distress syndrome or hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).

It is absolutely critical and imperative that a woman who has been assessed to have a high-risk pregnancy, be managed by a specialist, to ensure the best outcome for both mother and baby. Dr. Portia Mosadi is highly trained and experienced in this field.