Hearing the words "high-risk pregnancy" can be frightening, but it doesn't mean something is wrong — it simply means you or your baby may benefit from closer monitoring and a specialist's eye. With the right care, the vast majority of high-risk pregnancies still end in a safe, healthy delivery.
With MRCOG (London) training and over a decade of experience, Dr. Asna Zehra Naqvi provides calm, close, evidence-based supervision for complex pregnancies at Apollomedics Super Speciality Hospitals — so you feel supported and informed at every step of the way.
When Is a Pregnancy Considered High-Risk?
Your pregnancy may be classed as high-risk if any of these apply:
- Maternal age under 18 or over 35
- Pre-existing diabetes, high blood pressure or thyroid disorders
- Twin or multiple pregnancy
- Previous complications, recurrent miscarriage or preterm birth
- Pre-eclampsia or gestational diabetes
- Conception through fertility treatment
- Heart, kidney or autoimmune conditions
Warning Signs to Never Ignore in Pregnancy
Contact your doctor promptly if you notice:
- Severe headache or blurred vision
- Heavy swelling of the face or hands
- A noticeable drop in your baby's movements
- Vaginal bleeding or severe abdominal pain
- Persistent vomiting or high fever
How Dr. Asna Manages Your High-Risk Pregnancy
Care is personalised to your specific risk factors and reviewed throughout:
- Pre-pregnancy counselling and early risk assessment
- Regular growth scans, Doppler studies and fetal monitoring
- Careful control of maternal conditions every trimester
- Nutrition, lifestyle and medication guidance
- A clear, personalised birth plan made together with you
- Safe, coordinated delivery with the full Apollomedics maternity team
- 24/7 emergency and maternity support
Why Choose Dr. Asna Zehra Naqvi
Mothers value her reassuring, unhurried approach — she explains every scan and decision so you always understand what is happening and why. Backed by Apollomedics' advanced maternity, NICU and intensive-care facilities, she pairs international clinical standards with warm, personal care for you and your baby.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a high-risk pregnancy have a normal delivery?
Often, yes. With close monitoring, many high-risk pregnancies still go on to a safe vaginal birth — it's decided case by case, not ruled out automatically.
How often will I need check-ups?
More often than in a routine pregnancy — exactly how often depends on your specific risk factors, and Dr. Asna will map out a schedule that makes sense for you.
Is a high-risk pregnancy dangerous?
Not necessarily. "High-risk" means extra care is needed, not that something is guaranteed to go wrong — and expert monitoring meaningfully improves outcomes.
Which doctor is best for high-risk pregnancy in Lucknow?
Look for a doctor with international training and genuine experience in complex cases — Dr. Asna holds MRCOG (London) and has managed high-risk pregnancies for over 10 years.
Can I plan my pregnancy if I have a medical condition?
Yes — pre-pregnancy counselling can help get conditions like diabetes or thyroid disorders under control before you even conceive, which makes the whole pregnancy safer.
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