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Reproductive and Urinary Physiological Phenomena > Reproductive Physiological Phenomena > Reproduction > Pregnancy > Pregnancy, High-Risk

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Pregnancy, High-Risk  

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Entry terms

  • High-Risk Pregnancies
  • High Risk Pregnancy
  • High-Risk Pregnancy
  • Pregnancies, High-Risk

Scope note

  • 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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  • 95

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D018566

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