What is the theme in Expecting Adam: A True Story of Birth, Rebirth, and Everyday Magic by Martha Beck?

High risk pregnancies are those that are complicated by maternal illness or a defect in the fetus. Ms. Beck's pregnancy was considered high risk from the beginning because of her undiagnosed autoimmune disorder that often caused her to become dehydrated due to extreme nausea and vomiting. Ms. Beck would often find herself at the University Health Services receiving IV fluids in order to counteract her dehydration.