2006-07-01 01:15:29 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
There are some pregnancies that can have some complications and a OB specializing in high-risk pregnancies is the best choice to go to have the best possible outcome. Their job, like that of other OBs, is to keep the mother and baby healthy and to have a successful and positive delivery experience. High-Risk OB's have that extra study and experience to deal with situations like when the baby or mother (heart problems, eating disorders) has health issues. Don't be scared and find out all you can about why you've been recommend to see a specialist.
2006-07-01 01:23:51 · answer #1 · answered by slackster1998 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is just another measure to watch your pregnancy and make sure that you and the baby have the best possible medical care and attention that you can get...it is not a bad thing and although you will feel like you are having extra appointments; it's worth every minute because of the end result..the best health for you and your baby is to follow their advise and enjoy the pregnancy.
Good luck- I have been blessed with a little boy and went through the high-risk ob in addition to my reg ob ( my reasons were for age (40), gestational diabetes, and previous problems with preg.
Good luck and God bless.
2006-07-01 01:32:29 · answer #2 · answered by chance516414 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A "high risk" ob could mean that if you are pregnant, you have some health issues that could affect you or your unborn child. A high risk ob is trained specifically to watch for any "problems" or risks to you and your child
depending on your medical history. Have you been pregnant before, and if so, was it all normal, or did you have complications. A high risk doesnt mean that there are any major problems. It means there is a "potential", but you will be fine. .
2006-07-01 01:23:38 · answer #3 · answered by starryunicorn2000 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
High Risk OB.... interesting. I am presuming that is a newer specialization of what most OB's can do, but the guy willing to pay the astonomical liability insurance can now charge patients higher amounts because he "Specializes" in "High Risk"...
I suppose that was the logical way for them to deal with our law suit happy world!!!
Their job is the same as any other obstetrics practicioner... to provide you with the best pre-natal care they can. There are many different things that can elevate your pregnancy to the "high risk" catagory. (prior c-section, twins, history of high blood pressure, etc.)
2006-07-01 01:52:53 · answer #4 · answered by diane_b_33594 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Their "Job".... Is to deliver High risk pegnencys..... They have additional training and expertise to handle such events .. you also need to check into high risk hospitals that have a neonatal ICU. But at this stage it sounds as if they are doing it as a precautionary messure!
2006-07-01 01:38:49 · answer #5 · answered by roseman5th@sbcglobal.net 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on why you need to go.
Go to a site called uptodate. They have a grey box near the bottom of the page for patient information.
2006-07-01 01:25:41 · answer #6 · answered by mollyneville 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To see if the baby have any problems so you could recieve the best medical care and treatment.
2006-07-01 01:19:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋