Maternal Fetal Medicine
Learn More About our Maternal Fetal Medicine
Anxious about your high-risk pregnancy? We understand your concerns and are here to partner with you every step of the way throughout your pregnancy. We know every woman has unique needs, and LCMC Health’s Maternal Fetal Medicine program was created to address these needs.
We combine fetal medicine, obstetrics and pediatric care in a collaborative environment where all of your providers are part of your care team. We also offer one-to-one pregnancy assistance through our Family Birth Place at West Jefferson Medical Center, Family Birth Center at Touro, Women's Services at East Jefferson Medical Center, and the Maternal Fetal Medicine Clinic at New Orleans East Hospital where you’ll find educational & class resources, along with caring emotional support from our OB Navigators.
Post birth, your baby receives the highest-level of newborn care in Louisiana from the Children’s Hospital New Orleans pediatric and specialist teams.
From start to finish, your pregnancy experience in our Maternal Fetal Medicine program is built to benefit you and baby.
Not sure if maternal fetal medicine is right for you? Call us at 504.896.6694, and we can guide you to the healthcare that's best for you and your baby.
Services include:
- Consultations for pre-conception/genetic assessment and evaluation, and management of medically high-risk pregnancies (diabetes, hypertension, infectious diseases, renal, or cardiovascular disorders)
- Maternal/Paternal Genetic Testing
- Amniocentesis
- Anatomical and Diagnostic Ultrasound Imaging
- Biophysical Profile (BPP)
- Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS)
- Nonstress Testing (NST)
- Percutaneous Umbilical Blood Sampling (PUBS)
Resources:
- Maternal warning signs: English | Spanish
- Post-birth warning signs: English | Spanish
- Pregnant seat belt use: English/Spanish
The LCMC Health Maternal Fetal Medicine difference: healthcare with heart anywhere you are.
Our collaborative team of maternal fetal medicine providers, OB and pediatric
specialists, along with our
Family Birth Center at Touro,
Family Birth Place at West Jefferson Medical Center, and
Women's Services at East Jefferson Medical Center, and the
Maternal Fetal Medicine Clinic at
New Orleans East Hospital provide individualized healthcare with heart for you and your baby during
your high-risk pregnancy.
Our Maternal Fetal Medicine clinics are conveniently located throughout
the New Orleans area, making it even easier for you to connect with our team.
Defining Quality
A referral is needed to see a Maternal Fetal Medicine provider. Talk to your doctor to see if Maternal Fetal Medicine is best for you and your baby.
