High-risk pregnancy

The latest news and patient stories about high-risk pregnancy from Sharp HealthCare experts and our Sharp Health News writers and contributors.

David Waitley, Sydney Sachs and Heidi Waitley of San Diego at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns

From high-risk newborn to new mother at Sharp Mary Birch

Sydney, who previously had two kidney transplants at Sharp, gave birth after spending a month in the hospital being monitored during her high-risk pregnancy.

Having a baby after 35: What to know

More women are having babies after 35. Learn what the trend means for pregnancy and why health may matter more than age.

Arriel Stroub of San Diego at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns

Doctor experiences a different side of medicine

Dr. Nick Saade sees a lot in the emergency room, but he saw a whole new side of medicine when his pregnant wife was diagnosed with preeclampsia.

The woman behind the Sharp Mary Birch name

The name “Mary Birch” is now synonymous with childbirth and women’s health care, a legacy that lives decades after her passing.

Sharp Grossmont Hospital for Women & Newborns 2

Providing care from maternity to menopause (video)

Many women start their health care journey when having a baby and their needs evolve over time. From maternity to menopause, here’s what to consider.

Audrey Hollandsworth and Brady and Owen Grinnell of San Diego performing in a living room

Young trio brings their music back to Sharp (video)

The HollyGrinns look forward to inspiring children and parents through music at the Little Grad Reunion — 16 years after their own NICU journey.

Susan Meyer of San Diego with her family

Planning for the unexpected: What one mom learned in labor

For one mom who didn’t get the natural birth she hoped for, she drew strength from the unexpected and didn’t let it define her as a mother.

Rain and Faith Cardoso of San Diego at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns

Hydrotherapy in the NICU provides comfort and calm (video)

Hydrotherapy is a technique used to support the development of premature babies, like Winter, in the NICU.

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