High-Risk Pregnancy Care at University of Colorado Hospital
Why Choose Treatment for High-Risk Pregnancy at University of Colorado Hospital?
The Colorado High Risk Maternity and Newborn Program at University Hospital is a unique partnership. The Children’s Hospital, University of Colorado Hospital and University of Colorado School of Medicine work together to give patients access to the most complete and advanced services for high-risk pregnancy and newborn care.
What is a High-Risk Pregnancy?
A high-risk pregnancy occurs when there are medical complications affecting either the mother or baby during pregnancy or birth. These complications can include, but are not limited to:
- Multiple birth – A mother is pregnant with more than one baby at the same time
- Diabetes
- Genetic problems found by prenatal diagnosis
- Premature (early) labor or birth
- Past problems with miscarriages, premature labor or premature birth
- Heart conditions affecting the mother or her baby
High-risk pregnancies require extra attention and monitoring throughout the pregnancy and birth process.