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Risk Factor 1.Emotional Stress Weight gain of over 50 lbs Risk Factor 2.
Failure to follow directions Lack of support persons Marginal anemia (Hgb less than 12, Hct less than 35) At term unengaged head in primiparas Risk Factor 3.
Hypertension (over 140/90) Malpresentation at 36 weeks or greater Failure to gain weight Risk Factor 4.
Documented post-term pregnancy (over 42 weeks) with documented placental sufficiency tests Hypertension and proteinuria or generalized edema Primary herpes outbreak during present pregnancy Pyelonephritis Rubella after first trimester Vaginal bleeding other than abruptio placenta or placenta previa Hepatitis Hydramnios/Oligohydramnios Threatened premature labor less than 37 weeks Serious bacterial or viral infection at term Risk Factor 5.
Sickle cell anemia Severe anemia (Hgb less than 10, Hct less than 30) Diabetes (insulin dependent) Heart disease Essential hypertension (greater than 160/100) Renal disease Serious endocrine disorders Thromboembolism or thrombophlebitis Pre-eclampsia Intrauterine growth retardation Multiple pregnancy Rh sensitization Abruptio placenta Placenta previa Premature rupture of membranes (less than 36 wks & verified dates)
Risk Factors Initial History & Physical