Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Includes specialty programs: Breastfeeding Medicine / Fetal Treatment Center / Neonatology (NICU) / Neonatal and Perinatal Medicine
With advanced training and experience in high-risk obstetrics and prenatal diagnosis, we manage complications in pregnancy, including multiple pregnancies, placental abnormalities, fetal anomalies, genetic disorders, nutritional issues and infectious diseases. We provide you and your family with the support you need to deliver a healthy baby.
We offer a variety of treatments and services in the fields of prenatal care, genetic counseling, fetal diagnosis and management of high-risk pregnancies. We also coordinate a plan of care with our neonatologists before delivery to ensure seamless, integrated services for both you and your child.
We also provide preconception services for women with medical or family histories that put them at risk for pregnancy complications or for couples concerned about genetic conditions and disorders.
Women are considered at an increased risk for pregnancy complications because they:
- are older than 35
- have medical or surgical disorders such as heart disease, high blood pressure, pre-eclampsia, pulmonary disease, diabetes or other endocrine disorders, lupus, kidney disease, or gastrointestinal disease
- have an increased risk of preterm labor
- are carrying twins, triplets or other multiples
- require advanced prenatal diagnostic procedures
- have concerns related to a possible birth defect
- have experienced recurrent pregnancy loss
- have a maternal genetic disorder
- are at an increased risk for adverse outcomes such as premature rupture of membranes and suspected fetal growth restriction
Women with type 1, type 2 or gestational diabetes have a slightly higher risk for having a baby with a birth defect. Through our diabetes and pregnancy program, we carefully monitor women with diabetes to ensure they have a healthy pregnancy.
