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Pregnancy Specialist

Lone Tree OB/GYN and Midwives

OB/GYNs & Midwives located in Lone Tree, CO & Castle Rock, CO

Pregnancy is an exciting time for most couples. During this period, your health, as well as that of your baby, should be the highest priority. If you live in or near Lone Tree and Castle Rock, Colorado and are looking for a reputable OB/GYN, the staff at Lone Tree OB/GYN & Midwives offer comprehensive healthcare for all women before, during, and after their childbearing years. Call and schedule a consultation to day and find out what services they have that will put your mind at ease when it comes to your reproductive health care.

Pregnancy Q & A

What constitutes a high-risk pregnancy?

A pregnancy is considered to be high-risk if, at any time, the health of the mother or baby is in jeopardy. Conditions that affect a pregnancy adversely include:

  • Chronic kidney disease
  • Gestational diabetes
  • Blood disorders
  • High blood pressure
  • Pre-existing health conditions of the mother

Any time a pregnancy is high-risk, your provider will closely monitor your progress as well as the development of the fetus.

In some cases, there may be no effect at all on the baby until it's time for the delivery. If this occurs, your provider may recommend a C-section instead of a vaginal birth. It reduces the risk of stress that can accompany a vaginal delivery.

What are the benefits of early prenatal care?

Early prenatal care ensures that any issues that may arise during your pregnancy are caught in the earliest stages. Early detection allows for a more thorough treatment plan that can be used to protect both the mother and child from adverse consequences.

Monthly visits give your provider an opportunity to closely monitor the growth of the baby as well as to evaluate how your body is handling the pregnancy.

Your provider can also evaluate your health and make sure you're receiving the proper nutrients throughout your pregnancy. They may prescribe a prenatal vitamin so that the growing baby gets the specific nutrients it needs to develop properly.

When should a Cesarean section be considered?

If at any time, the stress on the mother or the child becomes so intense that it puts their lives in danger, your provider will recommend a Cesarean section.

There are times during a vaginal delivery that the stress level of the mother or child begins to rise. That can be the result of your body not being able to accommodate the child for a vaginal delivery, or you have another health condition, such as high blood pressure, which is making it hard for your body to deliver the child effectively.

If you have a high-risk pregnancy, your provider is prepared for C-section when you arrive at the hospital to deliver. When it becomes apparent that a vaginal delivery is no longer in the best interest of the mother or the child, they will recommend a C-section.