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Maternal fetal medicine services at Prevea Health

Why Prevea Maternal Fetal Medicine?

We work closely with you and your OB/GYN or midwife

Compassionate care for high-risk pregnancies

When you're expecting, and you find out your pregnancy is high risk, you deserve compassion, support and encouragement. With Prevea Maternal Fetal Medicine, not only do you get highly specialized pregnancy care, but you get comforting care from a team who understands what you're going through.

We’re here for the unexpected—every step of the way

Your miracle in the making is precious, and it’s our mission to provide the best chance for a healthy outcome for both mother and baby. We work closely with you and your OB/GYN or midwife to create a plan of care specifically designed for your health care needs.

Early diagnosis and management of high risk pregnancy

With the expert knowledge and state-of-the-art technology to determine if mom or baby is high risk, Prevea Maternal Fetal Medicine is dedicated to diagnosing and treating complications as early as possible.

expert board-certified neonatologists located in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

NICU available, just steps away

In the event your baby would need special care after delivery, we work with an expert board-certified neonatologists located in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU), connected to the Women and Infant’s Center at HSHS St. Vincent Hospital.

Knowledge is power

Prevea Materanal Fetal Medicine is dedicated to helping you understand what's going on with your body and your baby. We'll provide you with the information and resources to answer all your pregnancy questions so you're less stressed and more confident.

Key services

Comprehensive care of high-risk pregnancies
Pregnancy care during advanced maternal age (pregnant women age 35 or older)
Diagnosis and treatment of high risk pregnancy complications, such as
- Diabetes (gestational diabetes)
- High blood pressure (hypertension)
- Epilepsy
- Thyroid disorder
- Lupus
- Autoimmune disorder
- Thrombophilia (blood clotting disorder)
Advanced imaging, including 3D and 4D ultrasound
Genetic screening ultrasound
Genetic consultation, testing and counseling
Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
The latest advancements in screening and diagnostic tests

What is considered a high risk pregnancy?

Every woman hopes for a healthy pregnancy. But sometimes challenges arise. When those challenges mean the mother, baby, or both have a higher-than-average chance of experiencing complications, the pregnancy is considered high-risk. Age, health, genetics and past pregnancy outcomes all affect your risk for complications. Medical conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure can also complicate your pregnancy. You may be referred to a maternal fetal medicine physician if:

Your OB/GYN or midwife determines you have a complicated pregnancy
You are carrying twins, or more
You have a history of miscarriages
Your water breaks early
You have a personal history of a chronic medical condition such as diabetes or high blood pressure

If your OB/GYN or midwife determines you have a complicated pregnancy, he or she will talk with you about possible risks and help you learn about all your treatment options. Throughout your pregnancy journey, you will work with a dedicated team of professionals who will provide you with the best care for a healthy pregnancy and delivery.

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