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.
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