Explore Obstetrics & Gynecology Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Experts in Maternal-Fetal Medicine
When you need high-risk pregnancy care, we will ensure both you and your baby receive our undivided attention. Our specialists are specifically trained in fetal evaluation, in-utero diagnostic testing, and treatment procedures, and will closely monitor your condition throughout your pregnancy and post-partum care.
What Is High-Risk Pregnancy Care?
When a woman and her baby have an increased chance of experiencing problems during pregnancy, it’s called a high-risk pregnancy. Some health conditions like diabetes, lupus, and cancer can lead to a high-risk pregnancy as well as certain lifestyle factors, such as tobacco, alcohol and drug use, and exposure to certain toxins. Age can also be a factor.
Complications of high-risk pregnancies may include high blood pressure, new-onset (gestational) diabetes during pregnancy, poor growth of the baby, going into labor too early (also known as preterm labor), birth defects, and more.
Maternal-Fetal Specialities
- High-risk maternal prenatal care
- Genetic counseling
- First-trimester screening for abnormalities of the baby
- Detailed fetal ultrasound and prenatal diagnosis
- Fetal ultrasound of the heart (echocardiography)
- Antenatal testing
- High-risk maternal transport management
- Preconception and pregnancy management office consults
Why Choose UConn Health for Services?
A Broad Spectrum of Care
At UConn Health, we provide all the care you need in one place, including direct access to specialty services. We also partner with the Connecticut Children’s Fetal Care Center.
Access to the Latest Modern Technology
UConn Health’s Maternal-Fetal Medicine Associates use the most advanced technology for the diagnosis and management of various conditions, including complex procedures such as cardiocentesis, intrauterine fetal transfusions, robotic-assisted transabdominal cerclage, transvaginal cervical cerclage, and more.
Highly Coordinated, Comprehensive Care
We work hard to provide the highest-quality, comprehensive care for you and your loved ones. Sometimes, that means cooperation with other programs and departments. We often work together with fertility specialists from the Center for Advanced Reproductive Services, as well as minimally invasive gynecologic surgery specialists, complex family planning specialists to support those with high-risk or other medically or mentally complicated pregnancies, and gynecological oncologists.