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Presbyterian Maternal and Fetal Medicine Associates provides state-of-the-art care for women with risk factors that may affect their pregnancy. An experienced team of health professionals, including perinatologists, sonographers, nurses and genetic counselors provide personalized attention to meet our patients' unique needs. Thank you for choosing us to share this special time in your life, and we look forward to meeting and caring for you.
Location and ParkingLocated at Presbyterian Medical Tower: Presbyterian Maternal and Fetal Medicine is located on the fourth floor of Presbyterian Medical Tower. Parking is available in a deck accessible from Caswell Road, between 3rd/Providence and 4th/Randolph.
Amniocentesis
Biochemical Screening
Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS)
Diagnostic Ultrasound (Sonogram)
Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
Genetic Counseling
Maternal Serum Screening
Nuchal Translucency Ultrasound
Ultrasound
AmniocentesisA prenatal test in which cells surrounding a fetus are removed in order to examine the chromosomes.
Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS)Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) is the removal of a small piece of tissue (chorionic villi) from the uterus during early pregnancy to screen the baby for genetic defects. Diagnostic Ultrasound (Sonogram)Diagnostic ultrasound (sonography) is a non-invasive medical imaging technology that uses high frequency sound waves to form an image of body tissues. Information obtained from these images can be utilized along with other patient data in order to arrive at a medical diagnosis. Fetal Heart Rate MonitoringElectronic fetal heart monitoring is done during pregnancy, labor, and delivery to keep track of the heart rate of your baby (fetus) and the strength and duration of the contractions of your uterus. Your baby's heart rate is a good way to tell whether your baby is doing well or may have some problems. Two types of monitoring, external and internal, can be done. Genetic CounselingGenetic counseling provides an assessment of heritable risk factors and information to patients and their relatives concerning the consequences of a disorder, the probability of developing or transmitting it, and ways in which it can be prevented, treated and managed. Genetic counseling is provided by a physician with specialized training in genetics or a genetic counselor. Maternal Serum ScreeningMaternal serum screening is designed to identify pregnant women who could benefit from prenatal testing for Down syndrome, spina bifida, and certain other birth defects. These tests are done on a blood sample and pose no risk to the developing baby. Nuchal Translucency UltrasoundThis prenatal test (also called the NT or nuchal fold scan) can help assess your baby's risk of having Down syndrome (DS) and some other chromosomal abnormalities as well as major congenital heart problems. The NT test uses ultrasound to measure the clear (translucent) space in the tissue at the back of your developing baby's neck. Babies with abnormalities tend to accumulate more fluid at the back of their neck during the first trimester, causing this clear space to be larger than average. UltrasoundAn ultrasound, also called sonography, is a diagnostic imaging technique which uses high-frequency sound waves and a computer to create images of blood vessels, tissues and organs. Ultrasounds are used to view internal organs as they function, and to assess blood flow through various vessels. Presbyterian Maternal and Fetal Medicine
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