Obstetrics

A high-risk pregnancy is when there’s an elevated possibility of developing complications during the pregnancy period, labor, birth or the postpartum period. You can still have a healthy pregnancy and child, you just require more medical supervision than normal pregnancies. There are several factors that can contribute to a high-risk pregnancy including being over the age of 35, carrying twins, unhealthy lifestyle habits, pre-existing health conditions and severe morning sickness.

We use advanced ultrasound technology to regularly evaluate the growth and development of the fetus. Ultrasounds can also be used as a diagnostic tool for abnormalities in your unborn baby. 

When you’re pregnant, our fetal testing will be able to give you accurate information about your baby’s health like birth defects or genetic diseases. Our testing also monitors your own health as well, and any potential problems that could affect you and the baby.

NIPT is a blood test used to screen for Down syndrome and a few other chromosomal conditions. You can have NIPT at 10 weeks of pregnancy or later. You can also find out the sex of the baby when you have this test. Results are usually available in a week or two.

Using diagnostic imaging, we can perform state-of-the-art ultrasounds for a clearer, more precise image of the baby. It’s the best way to monitor their health and the exciting growing progress!

The non-stress test involves the placement of two belts on the mother’s abdomen to measure the baby’s heart rate and uterine contractions. This is a non-invasive way of checking on the baby’s health.

Our providers recommend mothers take prenatal vitamins during their pregnancy. Prenatal vitamins cover any nutrients lacking in the mother’s diet and include folic acid, iodine, and calcium. Of course, your obstetrician will make their own nutritional and vitamin recommendations so you and your baby receive the nutrients you need.