You may be considered high risk if you have any of the following:

Current Medical Conditions or History of:

• Hereditary anemia
• Asthma
• Heart disease
• Prior pulmonary embolus
• Prior deep venous thrombosis or history of blood-clotting disorder (e.g., protein S, protein C deficiency, etc.)
• A blood-clotting disorder or if you are taking blood thinners
• Severe lung disease
• Kidney disease
• Connective tissue disorders like lupus
• High blood pressure
• Diabetes
• Cancer
• Abnormality of uterus

Prior Pregnancy with:

• Intrauterine fetal death
• Death of a new born
• Baby born with anomalies
• Multiple pregnancy losses
• Incompetent cervix
• Preterm labor or premature delivery
• History of chromosomal abnormality

Current Pregnancy with:

• Poor fetal growth
• Suspected fetal malformation/birth defects
• Decreased fluid around the fetus
• Twins, triplets or more
• Preeclampsia
• Teen pregnancy
• Gestational diabetes

You may also be considered high risk if you require medications that may be harmful to the fetus.