Maternal-Fetal Medicine for High-Risk Pregnancies
For some women, pre-existing health problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease or asthma make their pregnancies risky from the start.
But even normal pregnancies can become complicated quickly when unforeseen conditions arise, like pre-term birth, gestational diabetes, or hypertension.
That’s why EIRMC has the region’s only specialists in perinatology and neonatology- just in case. Learn more a “higher risk” pregnancy that may require more specialized help.
During regular visits to EIRMC, perinatalogists collaborate with your OB/GYN, consult with patients, and bring healthy babies and peace of mind to area families. Because they travel to our community, you can remain close to your own homes and support systems while still making cutting edge procedures and expertise available to you.
Personalized to meet the unique qualities of your pregnancy, our comprehensive services include the following:
- Consultation and recommendation
- Regular obstetric ultrasound
- Level ll ultrasound to evaluate fetuses for brain, heart and organ problems
- Genetic screening and counseling
- Prenatal diagnostic services such as amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling
- Preconception counseling
- Antenatal testing
- Fetal Red Cell and Platelet Isoimmunization/Anemia
- Pleural Effusion with Hydrops
To schedule a consultation with a perinatalogist, call 227-2612.
