Bringing a baby into the world is one of the most wonderful times of your life. But it can come with some anxiety, especially if your pregnancy is classified as high-risk.

What is a “high-risk” pregnancy?

A pregnancy is considered “high-risk” if there is a higher-than-normal chance of developing complications or if complications already exist. A number of factors can put a pregnancy at high risk:

• Twins 
• History of preterm labor
• Advanced maternal age
• Diabetes
• High blood pressure
• Previous C-section
• Previous miscarriages
• Most medical conditions that may complicate pregnancy

The expert care you & your baby need.

Every patient considering pregnancy at a pre-conceptual visit or when initially enrolled for obstetrics care, if already pregnant, is evaluated for factors that may increase their pregnancy risk.  A care plan is then jointly developed with the patient and the provider to address pregnancy issues for both low and high risk pregnancies.  As the pregnancy progresses, there is continual reassessment of the condition of the mother and her baby.  With his background of high risk training,  Dr. Murshid Latif is available to our providers for collaboration in the care of patients with increased risk factors complicating their pregnancies.  Outside consultation with other medical resources is sought to supplement the care provided at Women's Health Care of Morgantown, when clinically necessary.

Our highly experienced obstetricians and midwives offer complete prenatal care, including on-site blood drawing services and ultrasound.  We deliver exclusively at Monongalia General Hospital in the Hazel Ruby McQuain Birthing Center.

If you have health concerns that may lead to a high-risk pregnancy or you’ve developed complications, call us to schedule an appointment at Women’s Health Care of Morgantown right away.

To schedule an appointment with one of our providers, please call our office in Morgantown at (304) 599-6353 or Kingwood at (304) 441-2010 or use our online Request an Appointment form. For additional information on any condition, treatment or procedure, please visit our Health Education Library.