Pregnancy in which the mother and/or FETUS are at greater than normal risk of MORBIDITY or MORTALITY. Causes include inadequate PRENATAL CARE, previous obstetrical history (ABORTION, SPONTANEOUS), pre-existing maternal disease, pregnancy-induced disease (GESTATIONAL HYPERTENSION), and MULTIPLE PREGNANCY, as well as advanced maternal age above 35.

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Upcoming
Maternal Perinatal Conference
Activity duration: 1 hr
Credit 1.00 Continuing Medical Education Credits Available
Upcoming
Maternal Perinatal Conference
Activity duration: 1 hr
Credit 1.00 Continuing Medical Education Credits Available