High-risk pregnancies often require the assistance of a specially trained doctor. At The Medical Center of Aurora, we have a maternal-fetal medicine specialist who cares for patients through our High-Risk OB Clinic. This clinic is open three days a week for high-risk pregnancy consultation. The need for consultation is usually determined by a patient's obstetrician. Our specialist consults with patients on:

• Ultrasound evaluation of the fetus for congenital abnormalities and genetic testing
• Medical complications
  • Hypertension (high blood pressure)
  • Diabetes
  • Thyroid disorders
  • Clotting disorders
  • Later-age pregnancy
  • HIV/AIDS
• Complications that develop during pregnancy
  • Amniotic fluid abnormalities
  • Multiple pregnancies
  • Preterm labor
  • Incompetent cervix
  • Fetal growth restriction
  • Multiple pregnancy losses
  • Placental conditions
  • Gestational diabetes
  • HELLP syndrome
  • Preeclampsia

At the High-Risk OB Clinic, we offer a variety of services, including:

• 1st trimester ultrasound
• Amniocentesis
• Genetic screening
• 3rd trimester ultrasound for fetal lung development
• Dilation and curettage (D&C)
• Fetal blood testing
• Ultrasound
• Fetal age
• Fetal heart monitoring
• Chorionic villus sampling (CVS)

For more information, please call 303-695-2822 or visit the Pediatrix Medical Group.