High-Risk Pregnancy
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High-Risk Pregnancy

Specialized care for complex pregnancies

About High-Risk Pregnancy

A high-risk pregnancy requires extra attention and expertise. At Garden OB/GYN, we provide specialized care for women whose pregnancies involve additional medical complexities. Our experienced providers work closely with maternal-fetal medicine specialists to monitor your health and your baby's development with advanced testing and more frequent visits, giving you the best possible outcome.

What to Expect

High-risk prenatal care involves more frequent office visits, additional ultrasounds, and specialized testing such as non-stress tests, biophysical profiles, and detailed anatomy scans. Your provider will create a customized care plan based on your specific risk factors. You'll have direct access to our team for any concerns between visits, and we coordinate closely with hospital specialists to ensure seamless care through delivery.

Who Is This For?

Women with risk factors including advanced maternal age (35+), multiple pregnancies (twins or more), pre-existing conditions like diabetes or hypertension, history of preterm birth or pregnancy loss, and pregnancies with diagnosed fetal conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes a pregnancy high-risk?
Factors include maternal age over 35, pre-existing health conditions, pregnancy complications, carrying multiples, and history of previous pregnancy problems.
Will I need to see a specialist?
Depending on your situation, we may refer you to or consult with a maternal-fetal medicine specialist while continuing to manage your primary OB care.
Can I still have a vaginal delivery?
Many high-risk pregnancies can still result in vaginal deliveries. Your provider will discuss the safest delivery options based on your specific situation.
How often will I need appointments?
High-risk pregnancies typically require more frequent visits — often every 1-2 weeks in the third trimester, with additional monitoring appointments as needed.
Is it safe to fly during the third trimester of pregnancy?
For most uncomplicated pregnancies, ACOG considers occasional air travel safe up to about 36 weeks. Many airlines have their own cutoffs (often 36 weeks for domestic and 28-32 weeks for international), so always check with the carrier before booking. The bigger medical concern on long-haul or transatlantic flights is the risk of blood clots (DVT), since pregnancy already raises clotting risk. Wear compression stockings, walk the aisle every hour, and drink water steadily. If you have a high-risk factor — preeclampsia, a history of preterm labor, placenta previa, or poorly controlled gestational diabetes — flying later in pregnancy may not be advisable. We are happy to review your specific situation and provide a travel clearance letter when appropriate. Call (516) 663-6400 or schedule online before you book the trip.
Can miscarriage be prevented?
Most early miscarriages are caused by chromosomal differences in the embryo that cannot be prevented — they are not caused by anything you did. That part is important to hear clearly. There are, however, modifiable risk factors worth addressing: smoking, heavy alcohol use, untreated thyroid disease, uncontrolled diabetes, and certain infections. A daily prenatal vitamin with folic acid before and during early pregnancy supports healthy development. Maintaining a healthy weight, managing chronic conditions, and avoiding known toxins also help. If you have had two or more miscarriages, we recommend a recurrent pregnancy loss workup to look for treatable causes such as clotting disorders or uterine abnormalities. Call (516) 663-6400 or schedule online — whether you are planning, newly pregnant, or recovering from a loss, we can build a plan together.

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Available at our locations:

Garden City · Brooklyn · Commack · Queens · Lake Success · Massapequa · Manhattan · Cedarhurst

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Schedule your high-risk pregnancy appointment with Garden OB/GYN today.

Book Your Appointment(516) 663-6400