Pregnancy alone can be a nerve-racking yet beautiful experience all at once. For many women, the pregnancy can be normal and low-risk, requiring only typical monitoring by an obstetrician. But there are some pregnancies that are high-risk and, as a result, require a higher level of care form maternal fetal medicine specialists dedicated to high-risk … Continued
The months leading up to the day your baby is born are undoubtedly an exciting time, but this time can also be stressful for you and your partner. As a remedy to the stress, babymoons have become increasingly more popular over the years. A “babymoon” is a timely vacation that gives expectant couples a chance … Continued
The science of maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) is ever changing, and with these changes come advances designed to make high-risk pregnancies less risky and more successful for both expectant mothers and their babies. While fetal heart rate monitoring isn’t necessarily new to obstetrics, there is a surprising amount of variation in interpretation of fetal heart rate … Continued
Genetic counseling is the process of helping patients at risk of an inherited condition understand the consequences and nature of the condition, the probability of transmitting it to their future child, as well as the options available for managing that condition. Our genetic counselors are board certified or board eligible by the American Board of … Continued
Preeclampsia is a condition that can generate risks for both mother and child in the later stages of pregnancy and the first few weeks after birth. Characterized as a progressive, high-blood-pressure condition during pregnancy, preeclampsia typically occurs after 20 weeks of gestation and up to 6 weeks after delivery. Symptoms of Preeclampsia Include: Sudden weight … Continued
During pregnancy, skin changes are common and not often discussed. Be aware of these common changes, and be sure to discuss them with your doctor.
There is no right time to learn that your baby has a heart defect. While great advances have been made in infant heart surgery, there’s no way to prepare for that kind of news. The prognosis, however, can be much better when a diagnosis is made early. The majority of babies with congenital heart defects … Continued
Ultrasounds, Blood Tests and Beyond You’ve just found out you’re pregnant. You’re excited, but you want to make sure the pregnancy is going well before you announce it to all your family and friends. Happily, there are now several screenings that can be performed in the first 10 to 14 weeks of pregnancy to detect … Continued
The Best Holiday Gift We Can Give During the holiday season, we all spend more than a little time considering the perfect gifts for our loved ones, friends and associates. A bottle of perfume? A piece of jewelry? A great book? Something for the kitchen? A fruit basket? The process can get so stressful we … Continued
Diabetes is on the rise in America. We’re seeing an increased number of pregnant women who come to us with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. We see even more patients who have been diagnosed with diabetes in their second or third trimester. This condition, called gestational diabetes, is now estimated to affect as many … Continued