 [ Symptoms ] i am 37 and pregnant with my fourth child do i need to see a high risk obstetrician ob [ Disease ] you do not necessarily need a high risk ob your doctor will be just fine your age does increase the risk of complications but nothing your physician cannot handle heshe may refer you to a high risk ob mfm to see you several times during the pregnancy for a consultation maybe genetic counseling due to your age and maybe a few extra ultrasounds due to your age you should be able to stay with your ob unless he no longer takes the insurance you now have 