High-Risk Pregnancy Care in Srinagar
A pregnancy may be considered high-risk due to maternal age, pre-existing conditions like hypertension or diabetes, multiple gestation (twins), or complications in previous pregnancies. Structured, attentive antenatal care helps safeguard both mother and baby throughout gestation.
Where Consultations Are Held
Apollo Clinic
Karan Nagar Rd, Srinagar (Mon–Sat)
Who May Benefit From a Consultation?
Recommended for expectant mothers who have high blood pressure, gestational diabetes, thyroid disorders, a history of recurrent miscarriages, previous preterm births, or specific ultrasound findings requiring close maternal-fetal monitoring.
What to Expect During Your First Visit
Your consultation includes a thorough review of maternal vital signs, blood pressure trends, fetal growth records, and screening results for pre-eclampsia and gestational diabetes. A personalized monitoring schedule will be outlined.
What to Bring to Your First Visit
Having your relevant records organized helps Dr. Berkheez Shabir assess your medical history efficiently during your consultation:
- Complete antenatal file and hospital registration card
- All dating, nuchal translucency (NT), and anomaly ultrasound reports
- Home blood pressure or blood glucose monitoring logs (if tracking)
- Documentation of any previous pregnancy complications or surgical history
- All currently prescribed prenatal vitamins and medications
How to Request an Appointment
High-risk pregnancy consultations take place during the afternoon session at Apollo Clinic in Karan Nagar, Monday to Saturday (3:00 PM to 6:00 PM). Please call the clinic desk at +91 60067 00425 to schedule.
* Note: Submitting an enquiry prepares a message and connects you with the clinic desk. A consultation is not confirmed until the clinic confirms slot availability with you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions
What qualifies a pregnancy as high-risk?
Factors include maternal medical conditions (high BP, diabetes, kidney disease), age over 35, carrying multiples, or complications identified in the current or earlier pregnancies.
How frequently will I need appointments?
High-risk pregnancies often require more frequent visits and targeted ultrasound scans than routine pregnancies. The doctor determines the schedule based on clinical progress.
Where are high-risk pregnancy appointments held?
They are held at Apollo Clinic in Karan Nagar during the afternoon session (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Monday to Saturday).
What are the red-flag symptoms requiring emergency hospital care?
Severe persistent headache, vision changes, sudden facial/hand swelling, vaginal bleeding, fluid leakage, or reduced fetal movement require immediate evaluation at hospital emergency casualty.
For general education: This page is not a substitute for advice from a qualified clinician. In an emergency, go to the nearest hospital casualty or emergency department immediately.