For patients
Reliable information, in plain language
We do not run consultations, but we produce materials that help you talk to your doctor, make decisions and understand what is happening in your pregnancy.
When to seek help immediately
If you have any of these signs, contact a healthcare provider immediately or call 112. Do not wait for your scheduled appointment.
- Vaginal bleeding
- Severe, persistent headache
- Visual disturbance or flashing lights
- Severe abdominal pain
- Difficulty breathing
- Reduced or absent fetal movements
- A sudden gush of fluid
- High fever
Resources
Where to start
Find a specialist
Find a certified perinatologist by city, subspecialty and consultation language.
Start searchingHigh-risk pregnancy
What the diagnosis means, what causes it and what to expect.
Read moreInformation leaflets
Downloadable leaflets — pre-eclampsia, twins, gestational diabetes and more.
Browse materialsPatient rights
What you are entitled to when receiving medical care, and how to protect it.
Learn moreSupport groups
A community where you can share your experience with people on a similar path.
DetailsFrequently asked questions
Answers to the questions patients ask most often.
All questions
It does not mean that something will inevitably go wrong. The term simply means the pregnancy needs closer monitoring — because of a chronic condition, twins, a complication in a previous pregnancy or maternal age, for example. Most high-risk pregnancies end with a healthy baby.