Maternal Fetal Medicine
Experts in high-risk pregnancy.
Advanced care and support for special pregnancies.
All of us at St. Luke’s Maternal Fetal Medicine know pregnancy can be an exhilarating but stressful time – especially for expectant mothers who are at higher-than-normal risk for complications. We specialize in evaluating, diagnosing and treating a wide range of complications affecting mother and baby. Our dedicated team of professionals will be with you every step of your pregnancy. We also offer preconception and genetic consultation.
Maternal Fetal Medicine at St. Luke’s
St. Luke's Maternal Fetal Medicine offers comprehensive care for you and your baby, collaborating closely with your obstetrician to navigate any challenges throughout your pregnancy. Our dedicated team provides individualized support and a full range of services within one convenient network.
Specialized obstetric care
St. Luke’s Maternal Fetal Medicine offers various services for average and high-risk pregnancies. Our team includes physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses and sonographers with expertise in fetal ultrasound and the management of high-risk maternal and fetal conditions. We work in cooperation with each patient’s obstetrician to optimize the outcome of each pregnancy.
Comprehensive diabetes management (Gestational or Pre-Existing)
The St. Luke’s Maternal Fetal Medicine Diabetes and Pregnancy Program uses a team approach to optimizing the pregnancy outcomes of mothers with diabetes. We manage all types of diabetes, including Type 1, Type 2 and gestational diabetes, and work closely with each patient to help them achieve a healthy pregnancy outcome. We use the latest diabetes technology and provide individualized care. We enjoy the challenge of working with mothers to manage their diabetes and pregnancy to achieve healthy pregnancy outcomes.
Genetic counseling
We have prenatal genetic counselors who can provide you with a comprehensive review of your prenatal genetic screening and testing options. They also take an in-depth family history to review any unique genetic risks related to your family and ethnic background. Genetic counseling sessions also offer carrier screening for recessive conditions such as spinal muscular atrophy, cystic fibrosis, hemoglobin electrophoresis and expanded carrier screening.
Your physician might refer you for a genetic counseling session in the event of an unexpected ultrasound finding, such as a soft marker or a congenital disability. In this case, the genetic counseling session would focus on what genetic syndromes these findings could be associated with and whether a couple would like to elect definitive prenatal testing using chorionic villus sampling (CVS) or amniocentesis.
Screenings and diagnostic tests
- Sequential screening
- Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT)/Cell-Free DNA (CFDNA)
- Chorionic Villus Sampling
- Amniocentesis
Helping your newborn thrive.
If your baby requires special care at birth, it's good to know that the St. Luke’s Neonatal Intensive Care Units are leading facilities for highly specialized care for multiple births, premature babies and full-term babies with medical needs.
