Maternal Fetal Medicine

Caring for Mother and Baby

Catholic Health offers the latest and most advanced treatments in maternal-fetal medicine. We help women manage their health prior to, during and shortly after an un-routine pregnancy. Our specialists provide comprehensive and compassionate care for mothers and babies with health concerns.

Our maternal-fetal medicine specialists include:

Board-certified perinatologists—also called maternal-fetal medicine physician specialists
Certified genetic counselors
Specialty nurses in diabetes, hypertension and fetal monitoring—each specialist provides comprehensive and compassionate care for both mother and baby

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I see a maternal-fetal medicine specialist?

You may be referred to a Catholic Health maternal-fetal specialist if you are pregnant and you:

Are 35 years old or older
Are carrying two or more babies
Have a family history of genetic or hereditary concerns
Have a pregnancy that is not progressing as expected
Have an autoimmune disorder such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus
Have cervical insufficiency
Have diabetes or develop it during pregnancy
Have had previous miscarriages, pregnancy complications or preterm delivery
Have medical conditions such as high blood pressure or heart or kidney disease
Have suspected congenital disabilities or fetal growth problems in your baby

What testing and services are offered?

Catholic Health's maternal-fetal specialists use the latest, most advanced diagnostic services, including:

Fetal diagnostic procedures
Fetal echocardiography
Ultrasound
Fetal neurosonology
Antepartum testing
Doppler testing
Genetic testing and/or counseling
Amniocentesis
Biophysical profile
Chorionic villi sampling (CVS)
Combined first-trimester nuchal translucency screening
Translucency screening
Non-stress test (NST)

Further testing may help diagnose maternal-fetal medicine issues that require advanced care.