High Risk Pregnancy Care at Baptist for Women
Pregnant women over the age of 35, those having more than one baby, and those with chronic health concerns are considered to be in a high-risk group. If you are pregnant and fall into any of these categories, your Ob/Gyn may refer you to a perinatologist, also called a maternal-fetal specialist, for specialized care during your pregnancy.
:: Request a referral to a physician at Baptist.
Maternal-Fetal Physician Specialists
Board certified maternal-fetal medicine physicians are included on the medical staff and on site at Baptist for Women. These specialists are available to assist in your care in consultation with your own regular Ob/Gyn. They can provide specialized diagnostic testing, such as high resolution ultrasounds, and screenings to ensure your pregnancy is as smooth and uncomplicated as possible.
• Learn about maternal-fetal specialists at Baptist. See their video profiles.
:: Mississippi Maternal-Fetal Medicine, PA
:: Prenatal Diagnostic Center of Mississippi
The Perinatal Center at Baptist for Women
The Perinatal Center at Baptist for Women provides quality inpatient care and a nurturing experience to high risk pregnancy patients throughout Mississippi and in surrounding states. Patients admitted to Baptist for Women through our Perinatal Center stay in The Birthplace, our beautiful facility appointed with amenities such as flat screen TVs and small refrigerators. Each private room also features a spa-inspired bathroom with wall-mounted hair dryer and hand-held shower faucet.
:: Learn more about The Birthplace
Baptist is a member of the Vermont Oxford Network, an international collaborative of more 700 hospitals around the world, whose mission is to improve the quality and safety of medical care for newborn infants and their families. Through this membership, our staff is kept up to date with the newest information related to the care of newborns.
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Specialists in High Risk Pregnancies Lead a Multi Disciplinary Team
The board certified specialists in Maternal Fetal Medicine (Perinatology) work with a comprehensive health care team including:
• Board certified Obstetricians
• Neonatologists
• Clinical Psychologists
• Neonatal Nurse Practitioners
• Dedicated Respiratory Therapists
• NRP certified Registered Nurses
• PharmDs
• NICU Discharge Planners
• Certified Lactation Consultants
• Case Managers
• Social Workers
Transportation to Baptist
The Perinatal Center at Baptist for Women offers a Maternal Transport Program for patients who live outside the Jackson area. Transportation for the high-risk mother to Baptist’s Perinatal Center is available via:
• Ground transportation from the referring hospital through their local ambulance service
• Private car
After delivery, you and your baby will return to your physician for further services.
You may also be interested in these podcasts:
:: High Risk Pregnancy care at Baptist. (10:59)
:: The Journey of Pregnancy: I am 35 and Pregnant (12:16)
:: Learn more about The Birthplace.
:: Request a referral to a physician at Baptist.
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