Obstetrics

BABY DELIVERY

Women’s Premier OB/GYN is honored to be involved in this wondrous time in your life. Our staff is committed to making your experience at our office positive, comfortable, and informative.

We promise you:

  • the information necessary for you to make informed decisions based on facts
  • the highest quality care to you and your baby
  • a range of resources to prevent health problems

Our team of experts will be with you every step of the way, ensuring your needs are met and that you and your baby stay healthy throughout the course of your pregnancy. When your baby is ready to make his/her entrance into the world, you can rest assured that our staff will create a safe, warm, and happy welcome for the newest member of your family.

WPOBGYN Obstetrics

WPOBGYN Pregnancy Complications

HIGH RISK PREGNANCY

A high risk pregnancy is one that threatens the health or life of the mother or her fetus. It often requires specialized care from specially trained providers.  Some pregnancies become high risk as they progress, while some women are at increased risk for complications even before they get pregnant for a variety of reasons.  Early and regular prenatal care helps many women have healthy pregnancies and deliveries without complications.

Risk factors for a high-risk pregnancy can include:

  • Existing health conditions, such as high blood pressure or diabetes
  • Overweight and obesity. Obesity increases the risk for high blood pressure, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, stillbirth, neural tube defects, and cesarean delivery.
  • Multiple births. The risk of complications is higher in women carrying more than one fetus (twins and higher-order multiples). Common complications include preeclampsia, premature labor, and preterm birth.
  • Young or old maternal age. Pregnancy in teens and women age 35 or older increases the risk for preeclampsia and gestational high blood pressure.

Women with high-risk pregnancies should receive care from a special team of health care providers to ensure the best possible outcomes.

INFORMATION RESOURCES

If you like to explore in more detailed medical information, these links offer medical fact sheets, videos, special procedures and more.

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I went to 5 different doctors for a problem I was having and Dr. Stimage was the only one who took the time to listen to me and perform the necessary tests to diagnose me properly. After suffering through 2 years of horrible symptoms, she gave me my life back!

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