High-risk pregnancy

The latest news and patient stories about high-risk pregnancy from Sharp HealthCare experts and our Sharp Health News writers and contributors.

Pregnant woman holding her belly and a plate of donuts

Are you at risk for gestational diabetes?

Every year, up to 10% of pregnancies in the U.S. are affected by gestational diabetes, which develops in pregnant people who don’t already have diabetes.

Medical social workers at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns

The impact of medical social workers at Sharp Mary Birch

Medical social workers at Sharp Mary Birch help families navigate the journey of pregnancy, postpartum life and grief through resources and tools.

Sharp Grossmont Hospital for Women & Newborns

Providing care from maternity to menopause

Many women start their health care journey when having a baby and their needs evolve over time. From maternity to menopause, here’s what to consider.

Claudia and Omar Khalifah at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns

Once paralyzed woman now able to feel her baby

After months of rehabilitation, a woman who was once paralyzed is able to feel her baby again.

Maintain your heart health as you prepare for baby’s birth

Cardiovascular disease during pregnancy can be prevented — learn how.

Dr. Jenny Koo of Sharp HealthCare with her daughter, Charlotte

A good read: A book about the NICU for infants’ siblings

For her fourth book, neonatologist Dr. Koo published a children’s book about the NICU, targeted to children with a sibling in the unit.

Pregnant woman getting her blood pressure read

Pregnancy: The ultimate stress test for the heart

Even healthy people can have complications during pregnancy, and the causes aren’t always clear. Learn how pregnancy can affect the heart.

Gunnar and Grace, children of Jaclyn Silva of San Diego.

A high-risk pregnancy journey: From IVF to twins

After years of infertility, Jaclyn Silva underwent IVF to help her get pregnant with twins.

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