Overview
Medical conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, epilepsy, kidney disease and asthma can affect pregnancy, and pregnancy can affect these conditions. Maternal medicine brings specialists together to keep mother and baby safe.
Who it may help
- Women with chronic conditions who are pregnant or planning pregnancy
- Women who develop pre-eclampsia or other complications
- Women with a history of blood clots
- Women with previous difficult pregnancies
What the service includes
Pre-pregnancy advice, review of medicines, close monitoring, coordination between obstetricians and physicians, and planning for delivery and the postnatal period.
What to expect
Visits are more frequent than in routine pregnancy care. You will receive clear advice on warning signs to report.
At KIH
KIH's obstetrics and internal medicine teams provide joint care for medical conditions in pregnancy.
This information is for general education. Your doctor will explain whether this treatment is suitable for you, and its benefits and risks. For a medical emergency, call +92-51-8446666 or go to the nearest emergency department.
