Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Introduction

Maternal-Fetal Medicine, sometimes called perinatology, involves providing specialized care for all types of complications of pregnancy, including women who have serious illnesses. These illnesses may be either in association with, or as the result of pregnancy. Care is also provided for pregnancies in which there is a suspected or established fetal abnormality, and the practice provides diagnostic, therapeutic and counseling services, including genetic consultations. Invasive fetal therapy is also performed, in collaboration with specialists at the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin and the Fetal Concerns Center of Wisconsin.

Our world-class physicians and staff, leading-edge technology and in-depth research combined with our compassionate, caring approach make us the best choice to care for you and your unborn baby.

The Maternal Fetal Care Center offers many services unavailable anywhere else in the area.

Many factors may increase a woman’s chance of having a high-risk pregnancy, and we can help determine what those factors might be, how they might be managed and, through counseling, help a woman and her family make informed decisions about her current or planned pregnancy.

Risk factors that may make you a good candidate for care with us include:

• Diabetes
• Multiple births
• Clotting disorders
• Bleeding disorders
• Family history of birth defects or genetic conditions
• Advanced maternal age
• Abnormal pregnancy testing
• Previous pregnancy complications
• Heart conditions, high blood pressure or other maternal medical conditions
• Additional maternal complications

Because we know you value your relationship with your OB/GYN, we work closely with your doctor to ensure you receive the best possible care throughout your pregnancy. Whatever your risk factors may be, we’re here to help you with the best possible care to help you have a successful pregnancy.

Services

The Maternal Fetal Care Center offers comprehensive health assessments and care for women with risk factors that may complicate a current or planned pregnancy. Available services include:

First Trimester Screening

First trimester screening is designed to identify whether you may be at increased risk of having a baby with Down syndrome or trisomy 18. These... Read More ›

Prenatal Genetic Counseling

If you are planning to have a baby and have a personal or family history of certain genetic diseases, you may wish to consider genetic... Read More ›

Preconception Counseling

Preconception counseling can help couples achieve the best possible outcome for their pregnancy. By starting before the baby is conceived, we can work together to... Read More ›

Pregnancy Coagulation Clinic

The Pregnancy Coagulation Clinic is one of the only of its kind in the country directed by a dedicated hematologist and maternal fetal medicine specialist.... Read More ›

Prenatal Diagnosis

CVS can tell whether a baby has Down syndrome, cystic fibrosis or other genetic or chromosomal conditions. Amniocentesis can be used to diagnose a large... Read More ›

Detailed Ultrasound

The Maternal Fetal Care Center is accredited by the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine for Obstetrical Ultrasound. The Center provides care to women requiring... Read More ›

Research Studies

Our physicians and genetic counselors have access to ongoing local and national research studies. When clinical testing is not available for certain disorders or diseases, there may be a research study for the disorder/disease at another facility. Participation may involve providing blood or tissue samples to the study researchers.