Although most pregnancies go smoothly, some expectant women and their babies have a higher risk for health problems that need extra attention.
At Beaufort Memorial, our board-certified OBGYNs provide a full range of care for women who may be at increased risk for pregnancy complications, and we partner with maternal-fetal medicine specialists at MUSC Health in Charleston for mothers who need a higher level of care.
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Risk factors for a high-risk pregnancy include:
As part of your regular prenatal care, talk with your OBGYN if you think your pregnancy might be high risk.
Our high-risk pregnancy services include maternal and fetal screening, diagnostic testing and consultative services. Specialties include:
Cordocentesis: This test, which involves a fetal blood sample, can help identify if your baby has any chromosomal conditions, blood disorders or infections.
Our experienced, board-certified physicians have special training in high-risk pregnancies. They also maintain a close relationship with maternal-fetal medicine physicians at MUSC Health in Charleston, should you or your baby need specialized care. Keep in mind that a referral doesn't necessarily mean your pregnancy will be difficult or that your baby will have health problems. Most often, it's simply a precaution.
As added support for high-risk pregnancies, we are a Level II Nursery that allows us to provide specialized, around-the-clock care for babies born prematurely or with special needs.
We also have an operating room right across the hall from our Birthing Center labor and delivery rooms, including a room reserved exclusively for cesarean sections.