At the High Risk Pregnancy Center in Nevada, we are devoted to protecting the health of mothers-to-be and their unborn babies. As obstetric subspecialists, our highly trained and experienced
maternal fetal medicine (MFM) doctors offer the most advanced testing and treatment options available for reducing pregnancy risks.
In fact, our team has been on the
leading edge of MFM (also known as perinatology) for more than two decades. Since then, we’ve introduced many new capabilities in Nevada and have made a substantial contribution to the modern standard of MFM care. Today, we still lead the way in technology, procedures, and
commitment to the women in our care and their unborn babies. Learn more about the
High Risk Pregnancy Center.
Your MFM specialist works with your obstetrician for the best care possible. Your obstetrician is usually your primary care provider throughout your pregnancy. If first trimester testing detects no obvious risks, you should return to your high-risk pregnancy specialist for a comprehensive targeted ultrasound, which will look for abnormalities associated with IVF gestations. This high…
The need for special care when you conceive by IVF If you’ve already withstood the many emotional and physical challenges of in vitro fertilization (IVF) and received the happy news you’re pregnant, it’s time to consider the kind of prenatal care you’re going to need to ensure the healthiest pregnancy possible. Getting pregnant is only…
If you’re struggling to start a family, it’s likely your primary focus is on getting pregnant. But keep an eye on your true goal— a healthy baby. Before going through the challenges of in vitro fertilization, you owe it to yourself to visit an OB/GYN for a pre-pregnancy consultation.
What if you could share your high quality ultrasound images of your baby with your mom and dad, your spouse or your best friend over a secure network from any mobile device? What if we could share these images quickly with referring physicians, letting them see the same information we have at the same time? What if you could replace those old black and white images that fade with time with a full information digital image?
there is one risk that is associated with premature birth or having a low birth-weight baby that can be managed by the mom herself: stress.
This is an example of the great dedication of our nurse practitioners and their work in our ADA accredited program. Neither is diabetic, but they are both using (with saline) the newest insulin pump on the market. Why? To make sure they know all the nuances and features of this new pump so when they prescribe…
Watch the newest addition to our team, Dr. Lauren Giacobbe on The Las Vegas Morning Blend KTNV Channel 13 to learn the causes of high risk pregnancies, symptoms for high blood pressure during pregnancy & treatments for preeclampsia.
If you’ve read about a study that makes a correlation between induced labor and autism, we want to calm your fears.
Dr. Iriye discusses the first study on the effects on patient experience and outcome when hospitals adopt laborist programs. In his study, in conjunction with Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center, results showed that a full-time laborist presence was associated with a 27% reduction in cesarean delivery when contrasted with no laborist.
A Full-time Laborist Model Can Decrease The Rate Of Cesarean Delivery, New Research From The High Risk Pregnancy Center Reveals (via PR Newswire) Cesarean delivery (C section) is a key healthcare performance indicator with effects upon maternal morbidity and mortality as well as the overall cost of health care. Download image Dr. Brian Iriye of…