O35: Maternal care for known or suspected fetal abnormality and damage
O35.8: Maternal care for other (suspected) fetal abnormality and damage
Maternal care for other (suspected) fetal abnormality and damage refers to the specialized medical attention given to a pregnant woman when it is suspected that her unborn baby may have some kind of abnormality or damage. This might be due to a variety of reasons such as genetic conditions, effects of infections contracted during pregnancy, or complications from medical procedures. The concern for fetal abnormality or damage may come to light through routine prenatal screening tests or observations of the mother's health. The nature of the suspected abnormality may affect the fetus's development or wellbeing. Such suspicions warrant careful monitoring, diagnostic testing, and examination to understand the potential issue and offer appropriate care. The focus in this condition is to assess the mother's health and wellbeing, and how to best manage her pregnancy to aid a healthy outcome for both mother and baby.
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