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Pregnancy, High-Risk

Medical Definition:	Pregnancy in which the mother and/or fetus are at greater than normal risk of morbidity or mortality. Causes include lack of adequate prenatal care, previous obstetrical history, pre-existing maternal disease or pregnancy-induced disease, and multiple gestation, as well as advanced maternal age.
Guide Notes:	mother or fetus at risk; check tags FEMALE & PREGNANCY; DF: PREGN HIGH RISK
Previously Indexed:	Pregnancy Complications (1966-1994)

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