Concerns
Advanced Maternal Age
The term, advanced maternal age refers to pregnant women who are 35 or older.
Cancer & Pregnancy
Cancer during pregnancy is rare, but because women are waiting longer to get pregnant, the number of women diagnosed with cancer while pregnant is increasing.
Diabetes & Pregnancy
Diabetes refers to a group of diseases that affect your body’s use of blood sugar (glucose).
Ectopic Pregnancy
An ectopic pregnancy occurs when the fertilized egg attaches itself outside of the uterus.
High Blood Pressure & Pregnancy
Some women have high blood pressure during pregnancy. This can put the mother and her baby at risk for certain problems.
Lupus & Pregnancy
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that can damage any part of the body (organs, joints, and/or skin).
Obesity & Pregnancy
Obesity is classified as having a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or greater.
Uterine Fibroids & Pregnancy
Uterine fibroids are tumors that develop in the uterus, affecting up to 50% of women in their childbearing years.