A pregnancy in which maternal factors such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, kidney disease, viral infections, vaginal bleeding, multiple pregnancies, substance abuse, age under 17 or over 35, or toxic exposures are present. Pregnancy in association with these conditions is more likely to compromise the health of the mother or developing fetus than are normal pregnancies.
A general term used for pregnancy in women who have a chronic disease or another condition that makes pregnancy high-risk for them and/or their babies. Examples of such chronic conditions include heart disease, diabetes, liver disease, alcoholism, AIDS, and high blood pressure.