Caring for You and Your Baby—Every Step of the Way
Pregnancy is an exciting journey, but for some moms, it can come with a few extra worries. A pregnancy may be considered high risk when certain health factors could affect the well-being of mom, baby or both. These risks can be related to a mom’s age, carrying twins, obesity, baby’s growth or pregnancy-related conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure.
At Bayhealth, we understand that this experience can feel overwhelming, especially when your primary focus is the health of you and your baby. Our Maternal Fetal Medicine program delivers expert care and supportive guidance focused on the well-being of both mom and baby.
Expert High-Risk Pregnancy Care at Bayhealth
When your pregnancy needs extra monitoring, experience matters. Our Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialists, also called perinatologists, are board-certified physicians with advanced training in both obstetrics and gynecology and maternal-fetal medicine.
They work closely with you and your care team to support the health of both mom and baby by answering questions, explaining the next steps and helping you feel confident in your care plan.
Some conditions we commonly help manage include:
- Anemia
- Cesarean delivery concerns
- Congenital abnormalities
- Miscarriage
- Diabetes
- In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) pregnancies
- Prenatal diagnosis and screening of fetal abnormalities
- Preterm labor or early birth
- Pregnancy-related high blood pressure or hypertension
No matter the diagnosis, you are more than a chart or a checklist to us. You’re a mom, and we’re here to support you.
What Can Make a Pregnancy High Risk?
Even with healthy habits, some pregnancies need a little extra attention. Factors that may increase pregnancy risk include:
- Abnormal fetal growth
- A history of medical or pregnancy complications
- Being 35 or older at the time of delivery
- Carrying twins or multiples
- Certain lifestyle or health history factors
- Chronic health conditions
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- Obesity
- Preterm labor
- Smoking, alcohol or drug use
If any of these apply to you, it does not mean something will go wrong. It means extra, personalized care may help support the health of you and your baby.
Focused on maternal health. Committed to healthy outcomes.