O35: Maternal care for known or suspected fetal abnormality and damage
O35.9: Maternal care for (suspected) fetal abnormality and damage, unspecified
Maternal care for suspected fetal abnormality and damage, unspecified (O35.9), is a medical term that refers to the need for special prenatal care when a healthcare provider suspects that an unborn baby might have some form of abnormal condition or might have experienced harm or damage. This identifies when it's crucial for a pregnant woman to receive careful monitoring, testing, and care during her pregnancy because of potential concerns for the baby's health. The suspected fetal abnormality or damage can be due to a variety of factors such as genetic abnormalities, exposure to harmful substances, infections during pregnancy, or complications arising from the mother's health condition. The nature of the potential abnormality or damage is unspecified, indicating that it may be unknown, diverse, or not clearly identified at the time of care. It's important to note that a suspicion of fetal abnormality does not necessarily mean there is one; it just implies the need for more careful monitoring and testing.
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