Special Care Obstetrics

Not all women will need advanced care during their pregnancy. But if you do, our care teams are ready. OB-GYNs and maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) specialists at Memorial Childbirth Center deliver specialty care for high-risk pregnancy. Your dedicated team of doctors and nurses will work together to provide personalized care that’s right for you and your baby.

Advanced care for high-risk pregnancy

If you’re over age 35, expecting multiple births or have a pre-existing health condition, your pregnancy may be considered high risk. Being told you have a high-risk pregnancy can leave you with concerns. We’re here to answer your questions and provide the care and support you need. With additional monitoring and testing, your provider will help guide you through your pregnancy and delivery. Your OB-GYN may also refer you to an MFM specialist. Together with you, your OB-GYN, MFM and Beacon care team create a personalized care plan and monitor your health and your baby’s health.

Maternal-fetal medicine specialists

The dedicated physicians of Beacon Medical Group Maternal Fetal Medicine are specialists in high-risk pregnancy. These specialists (sometimes referred to as a Perinatologists) are physicians who complete a four year residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology, and then complete three years of additional training in Maternal Fetal Medicine, and become board certified in both fields. These specialists have extensive training in the management of pregnancy in women with serious medical problems such as pre-existing diabetes, high blood pressure, and lupus. Patients may be referred to a Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist because of issues in the current pregnancy or past pregnancy complications.

In addition to advanced imaging and other services, we offer pre-conception counseling in the case of a complicated obstetrical history, previous pregnancy loss or chronic medical conditions as well as genetic counseling.

High-risk conditions we treat include:

• Preterm labor or history of preterm labor
• Premature rupture of membranes
• Pregnancy-induced hypertension (preeclampsia)
• Insulin-dependent or gestational diabetes
• Medical complications such as lupus, chronic hypertension or renal disease
• Blood group incompatibility
• Bleeding problems
• Multiple pregnancies
• Congenital abnormalities