Expert Care for the Most Complex Pregnancies
At Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital, families receive exceptional high‑risk pregnancy care led by nationally recognized maternal‑fetal medicine specialists and a deeply collaborative multidisciplinary team. With advanced on‑site services, including a Level IV NICU that keeps mothers and babies together whenever possible and a Perinatal Special Care Unit designed for complex pregnancies, we deliver seamless, expertly coordinated care that elevates safety, comfort, and confidence at every step. Our comprehensive approach blends leading‑edge medicine with compassionate, family‑centered support, positioning us as a regional leader in high‑risk maternity care.
Conditions Treated
Our team is equipped to care for a wide range of maternal, pregnancy-related, and fetal conditions, providing advanced expertise for everything from chronic health concerns to complex pregnancy complications. With a deeply coordinated team and leading diagnostic capabilities, we deliver specialized attention families need to navigate even the most challenging pregnancies with confidence.
- Maternal conditions
- Diabetes and other endocrine disorders
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Preeclampsia
- Autoimmune conditions
- Infections
- Complex surgical history
- Maternal age over 40
- Pregnancy-related conditions
- Placental problems (placenta previa, placenta accreta, placental abruption, vasa previa)
- Twin and triplet pregnancies
- Cervical insufficiency
- Previous pregnancy complications
- Fetal-related conditions
- Birth defects
- Poor fetal growth
- Genetic disorders/chromosomal abnormalities
Care Locations
Our Maternal‑Fetal Medicine (MFM) office provides highly specialized care for patients with complex or high‑risk pregnancies, offering direct access to experts trained in managing complications that require advanced oversight. With MFM physicians leading critical initiatives in safety, quality improvement, and emergency preparedness, our office serves as a central hub for coordinated, expert-driven care. Their presence ensures that patients receive timely evaluations, evidence‑based interventions, and seamless collaboration across labor and delivery, elevating outcomes for both mother and baby.
The Fetal Diagnostics Center at Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital provides prenatal testing for high-risk patients. Experienced nurses and maternal-fetal medicine specialists perform a variety of diagnostic tests to ensure the health of both you and your baby. Our team can identify if your baby is in distress and knows how to monitor your progress, allowing our physicians to determine if it is safest for you and your baby to consider an early delivery option.
Our Perinatal Special Care Unit (PSCU) offers expert support for women with high-risk pregnancies, caring for hundreds of families each year. Enjoy the comfort of private rooms and a calm environment, with the latest monitoring technology to keep you and your baby safe. Our dedicated team of maternal-fetal medicine specialists, neonatologists and obstetric anesthesiologists is available 24/7 to provide continuous care, personalized treatment, and guidance. Our PSCU has a central monitoring system that allows for continual observation of fetal heart tracings from anywhere in the unit.
Miller Children’s & Women’s Access & Transport Center provides rapid, expertly coordinated transport for high‑risk expectant mothers who require advanced maternal‑fetal care. Available 24/7, the specialized transport team, comprised of skilled physicians, nurses, and perinatal experts, ensures safe, seamless transfers to the Cherese Mari Laulhere BirthCare Center’s Perinatal Special Care Unit. From the moment transport is initiated, the team manages every detail, offering families reassurance and timely access to the care they need.
