Factors That Increase Pregnancy Risk

Dr. Keith Reisler is an MD and a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Based in Plano, TX, Dr. Keith Reisler believes in complete collaboration between doctor and patient to make the most appropriate medical decisions for the patient during pregnancy. Keith Reisler, MD, a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist, believes in providing comprehensive services that encompass diagnosis and treatment of all gynecologic problems, including high-risk pregnancy care.

A pregnancy is categorized as high risk when potential complications exist or arise that could impact the baby, mother, or both. Factors that make a pregnancy higher risk include the following.

Pregnant women with infectious diseases, diabetes, high blood pressure, and autoimmune diseases such as lupus and multiple sclerosis (MS) are at risk of complications and need special care. For example, chronic high blood pressure puts the patient at an increased risk for preterm delivery, a low birth weight infant, and preeclampsia during pregnancy.

Problems can also arise that are pregnancy-specific, including fetal problems like structural anomalies and growth abnormalities. Compared to older women, pregnant teenagers are more prone to develop pregnancy-related anemia and high blood pressure. These complications can induce preterm labor and delivery.

Alcohol consumption during pregnancy also increases the risk of sudden infant death syndrome, miscarriage, stillbirth, and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs). Children with FASDs may be born with abnormal facial features and other complications.

Benefits of Invasive Hysterectomy

Keith Reisler, MD, is an obstetrics and gynecologist physician and practices at his clinic, Keith Reisler, MD PA. Dr. Keith Reisler has been a member of several professional associations such as the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists. Operating out of Plano, Tx., Keith Reisler, MD, did his ObGyn residency training at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School/Parkland Hospital. He has specialized training in minimally invasive procedures such as laparoscopy and laparoscopic hysterectomy.

In minimally invasive surgical procedures, doctors employ advanced techniques and robotics to operate. It gives doctors greater vision and control during surgery for less invasive, safer, and precise surgical outcomes. Minimally invasive surgery is generally less risky as the surgical incisions are smaller. Typically, in traditional open surgery, to access the body part or organ being operated on requires larger incisions. A traditional open hysterectomy, for example, requires a six to 12-inch incision.

Patients have less discomfort and pain than those who undergo open surgery. Often, there is less trauma during minimally invasive surgery, which might explain having less pain. In addition, smaller open wounds reduce the risk of bacteria and infection.