Congratulations! Expecting a baby is a very exciting time in a woman’s life and we want to help you have a safe pregnancy and a healthy baby. The best way to do that is to have the appropriate knowledge and take the necessary steps to ensure the well-being of both mother and baby.
The Center for Maternal and Fetal Medicine at Howard County General Hospital is equipped to manage any high-risk situation that may arise during your pregnancy and to provide you with comprehensive care. The center provides:
- Coverage by board-certified maternal fetal specialists
- Consultative services for all medical complications of pregnancy
- Certified genetic counselors
- First-trimester screening to better delineate the risks of Down syndrome, Trisomy 13 and Trisomy 18
- 4D imaging to study your baby’s anatomical development and fetal growth
- Fetal assessment center for antenatal testing profiles
- Testing for maternal diabetes and hypertension
- Fetal echocardiogram program
- Diabetes in pregnancy program
The Center for Maternal and Fetal Medicine employs specially trained and certified sonographers to perform routine first-trimester screenings and 20-week fetal anatomy screenings that are more detailed than those typically offered by OB/GYN offices. We encourage any patient, high-risk or otherwise, who is interested in having these state-of-the-art tests to get a referral from her doctor.
The Center for Maternal and Fetal Medicine offers a multidisciplinary team approach working with your own OB/GYN, perinatologist, neonatologist, pediatric subspecialist, genetic counselors and patient educations throughout your pregnancy and, if needed, during your delivery at Howard County General Hospital. Our goal is to develop a health care plan that addresses the needs of you and your baby.