High Risk Pregnancy Care (Maternal Fetal Medicine)
Supporting High-Risk Pregnancies
Our team is comprised of Maternal Fetal Medicine specialists, genetic counselors, and clinical nurses who provide integrated care for your high-risk pregnancy. Our specialists can work with your primary OB/GYN provider during your pregnancy, or for more complex maternal or fetal conditions, we provide comprehensive obstetric care.
Care Throughout the Capital Region
To make an appointment at Albany Medical Center, call 518-262-4942.
High risk pregnancy services and other prenatal and postnatal services are also offered at Saratoga Hospital.
Preconception
The Maternal Fetal Medicine team offers preconception consultations for patients who would like to expand their family but have underlying chronic medical conditions (such as diabetes, lupus, heart disease, etc), prior pregnancy complications (such as preterm birth, preeclampsia, etc), or known genetic conditions. Our team can offer recommendations for optimizing maternal health prior to pregnancy, prevention of pregnancy complications, optimizing medication use if needed, and genetic testing or screening for patients and their partners. We also specialize in recurrent pregnancy loss and medical conditions which may impact your ability to become pregnant.
Maternal Care
Depending on your unique situation, the Maternal Fetal Medicine specialists will work you to ensure the best possible outcome for you and your family. We specialize in the care of patients with diabetes, thyroid disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, autoimmune disorders, complex surgical histories, cancer, neurologic disorders, mental health disorders, infectious disease, and more.
Fetal Care
Our team offers a range of diagnostic and management options to support you and your family, including level II fetal ultrasound, fetal echocardiography, fetal MRI, genetic counseling, noninvasive prenatal screening, chorionic villus sampling, amniocentesis, intrauterine transfusion/periumbilical blood sampling, doppler monitoring, fetal care clinic, and more.
Training the Next Generation of Physicians
Learn more about our Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellowship program at Albany Medical College.