You’ve bought the books, improved your diet, stopped smoking, and even thought about baby names. But, you may want to consider Holy Name Hospital’s Maternal-Fetal Medicine Department if you:
- are experiencing a challenging pregnancy,
- are a diabetic,
- had difficulty becoming pregnant or carrying a fetus to term in the past,
- or are an older, first-time mom-to-be.
Our maternal-fetal specialists (board-certified OB/GYNs with advanced training in high-risk obstetrics management), perinatal sonographers, nurses, genetic counselor, and other expert staff can identify risk factors, provide expert advice, and perform state-of-the-art diagnostic testing for women planning a pregnancy or those who are already expecting.
“Holy Name's Maternal-Fetal Medicine Department is among a select group in the nation to be both accredited by the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine and certified by the Fetal Medicine Foundation,” says Alison C. Graziano, M.B.A., a registered diagnostic medical sonographer and director of the department. “This means we adhere to the strictest standards of care and meet stringent criteria in our services, staff, and technology.”
Holy Name Maternal-Fetal Medicine Department services include:
- nuchal translucency screening
- level II and level III ultrasounds
- 3-D and 4-D imaging
- perinatal consultations and co-management with your personal OB/GYN
- genetic counseling
- pre-conception counseling
- fetal echocardiography with a pediatric cardiologist
- amniocentesis
- transvaginal ultrasound
- color, pulse wave, and power Doppler flow imaging
- fetal artery and vascular Dopplers
- sono CT and harmonic imaging
- non-stress testing
- biophysical profiles
These service are the newest addition to the hospital’s BirthPlace which offers advanced capabilities — that meet and sometimes exceed what’s available at major metropolitan hospitals — within the comfort and convenience of Holy Name Hospital.
Find a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Physician:
Andrew Garber. MD
David Principe, MD
Carl Saphier, MD
For more information or to make an appointment, call (201) 833-3535.