High Risk Pregnancy
 When either a mother or baby’s health is at risk during gestation,
the pregnancy is referred to as “high-risk.” Pregnant women and their
unborn babies who are labeled high-risk may be required to make more
frequent visits to the obstetrician for check-ups and exams.
Additionally, obstetricians may make more restrictive recommendations
for high-risk pregnancies regarding diet, nutrition, activity,
medications, immunizations, tobacco-use and consumption of alcohol.
There are a number of conditions and circumstances that determine
whether a pregnancy is considered high-risk. For example, certain
complications of pregnancy such as placenta previa may make a pregnancy
high-risk. Other complications include maternal age under 17 or over 35,
as well as a multiple birth, history of multiple miscarriages, or
certain medical conditions like preeclampsia or autoimmune diseases.
Although it is normal for women to experience some blood loss after
the placenta detaches from the uterine wall, hemorrhaging can occur due
to excessive bleeding. Treatment for most cases of postpartum
hemorrhaging includes administration of IV fluids, iron supplementation
and medications. Only a small number of women experience hemorrhaging
that requires blood transfusion.
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Dr. Han’s practice deals with a large spectrum
of women’s health related issues from preventive yearly checkups to obstetrics and gynecological
management. She is fluent in both
English and Korean languages.
