Maternal Fetal Medicine

The health of both you and your baby is the core priority of our specialty-trained staff. Our perinatologists work with your provider to assess and manage your pregnancy from preconception through delivery to ensure the best outcome.

Maternal fetal medicine offers specialized services for complications of pregnancy or abnormal ultrasound findings. If your pregnancy is considered high-risk, your provider may refer you to a maternal fetal medicine specialist to help manage your pregnancy.

Our Consult Services

Maternal fetal medicine diagnostic and consult services include:

  • Amniocentesis
  • Antenatal screening, for fetal chromosomal anomalies
  • Antepartum testing, nonstress tests and biophysical profiles
  • Diabetes
  • Doppler studies
  • Genetic counseling
  • Obstetric management of a complicated pregnancy
  • Postpartum complication consultations
  • Preconception counseling
  • Prenatal consultation and diagnosis
  • Ultrasound interpretation

Recommended Vaccines During Pregnancy

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommend vaccination as the best way to protect yourself and your baby.

Vaccination is safe for you and your baby and will provide your baby essential protection to fight off diseases.

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While pregnant, your body’s immune, heart and lung functions change, which can make you more susceptible to severe illness if you catch the flu. Getting your flu shot during any trimester has been proven to be the best form of protection for both you and your baby.

Flu vaccination is recommended for everyone 6 months or older.

RSV is a common respiratory illness that can be severe for infants and might require hospitalization. You can protect your baby by either receiving your RSV vaccine between September and January or when you’re 32-36 weeks pregnant.

The best time to receive your Tdap vaccination is when you’re 27-36 weeks pregnant. Antibodies from the vaccine are then passed from you to your baby.

This vaccine helps prevent acellular pertussis, commonly called whooping cough, during the first couple months of life when your baby can’t be vaccinated for Tdap. Whooping cough can be a life-threatening disease for newborns. Approximately 50% of newborns who contract whooping cough need to be hospitalized.

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Doctors Specializing in Maternal Fetal Medicine

At Providence, you'll have access to a vast network of dedicated and compassionate providers who offer personalized care by focusing on treatment, prevention and health education.

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