Relative contraindications to pregnancy are characterized by which statement?

• A. They are absolute risk and require no mitigation.
• B. They are conditions where pregnancy may be considered with risk mitigation.
• C. They prohibit pregnancy in all cases.
• D. They have no impact on fertility decisions.

Answer: (B)

Relative contraindications describe situations where pregnancy carries higher risk but is not ruled out entirely; it may be considered if risk is reduced with careful planning and ongoing management. This is why the best description is that pregnancy may be considered with risk mitigation. It emphasizes optimizing maternal health before conception, close monitoring, and potential adjustments to therapies to minimize harm.

This differs from an absolute contraindication, where pregnancy is not advised in any case due to unacceptably high risk. And it’s not true that these conditions have no impact on fertility decisions—they clearly influence whether and how pregnancy should be pursued.

So, a condition is a relative contraindication when pregnancy can be considered with appropriate risk reduction and monitoring.