Factors that develop during pregnancy
This section is an outline of the possible risk factors that may be discovered as your pregnancy progresses.
- Your screening test for chromosomal anomalies such as Down syndrome comes back "screen positive."
- Your ultrasound scan at 18-20 weeks shows minor "abnormal" findings.
- Your routine glucose challenge test taken at 24-28 weeks is elevated.
- Repeat ultrasound to check the baby's growth shows less than expected growth.
- You have uterine contractions and suspected premature labor.
- You have some leakage of fluid from the vagina.
- You have vaginal spotting or bleeding.
- Your blood pressure is higher than expected.
- The baby shows a "less than reassuring" heart rate tracing on a nonstress test.
- Ultrasound shows increased or decreased amniotic fluid.