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10wks preg.have chronic pancreatitis.hospital called saying i'm high risk being been referred.how dangerous is this and what's high risk mean exactly?

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Normal care: Any time a mother has an underlying medical condition, there is an expectation of closer monitoring and care during pregnancy, which is what referral for "high risk pregnancy" involves.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 7/20/2017

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A member asked:

10wks preg.have chronic pancreatitis.hospital called saying i'm high risk being been referred.how dangerous is this and what's high risk mean exactly?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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