On this episode of Belly to Baby, Abby sits down with Dr. Ebony Carter to discuss high risk pregnancy and what it really means.


To answer your specific questions, jump to:
1:30- Stay off Google!
2:20- What does "High Risk" mean?
4:10- Advanced maternal age
5:10- Reducing risk before pregnancy
6:10- Screenings in advance
7:20- What to do before you get pregnant
8:20- Auto-immune conditions
9:40- Managing risks and benefits
10:25- Hospitals maximizing care
10:53- Transport for high risk pregnancies
11:15- How hospitals manage high risk pregnancies
13:10- If you have a high risk first pregnancy, is it guaranteed for the 2nd pregnancy?
15:30- Genetic testing; Should I get it?
18:00- (Live Question)- I'm 36 with a gastric sleeve, am I high risk?
19:15- (Live Question)- In my last pregnancy I had a placenta abruption, would I be considered high risk for my 2nd pregnancy?
19:38- What is a placenta abruption?
22:10- (Live Question)- I am a triple transplant patient, but I want to get pregnant. Am I high risk?
23:35- (Live Question)- Pulmonary embolism; What is it and would I be considered high risk?
25:15- Pregnancy after delivery
25:50- Anatomy scan at your 20-week ultrasound
27:10- Information after your anatomy scan
28:30- Fetal Care Centers and how they help families
30:25- Seeing babies grow
31:10- Details from your ultrasound
32:40- How to build a support team with your circumstances; Doula
35:45- Always have a hard copy of your medical records!
37:00- If you're having multiples are you considered high risk?
39:15- Reassurance of a good pregnancy
42:00- Lack of baby movement
45:30- Minimizing risk for multiple pregnancies
52:00- Women & Infants center being built in STL
53:40- Getting 2nd Opinions
54:20 (Live Question)- Should I try again after 3 difficult pregnancies & 1 stillbirth?
55:20- Finding support groups for moms


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