Overview

Clinic Appointment: 

NC Women's Hospital  or
UNC Specialty Women's Center at Rex
(919) 843-3051

Ultrasound Appointment or Consult: 
(919) 843-6094

How to make an appointment

The Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine offers obstetrical care for women with pregnancies that are complicated by maternal disease, such as diabetes or hypertension, or any problem with the fetus, such as congenital abnormalities. We are specialists not only in diagnostic techniques, but also in complicated surgeries for both the mother and the fetus.

The Prenatal Diagnosis Center has four Masters level certified genetic counselors. Genetic counselors provide information and support to families who are at risk for having a child with a birth defect or genetic disorder. They identify families at risk through family history information, analyze inheritance patterns, and discuss risks of recurrence with the family. In addition, genetic counselors help explain technical information and review a range of prenatal screening and/or testing options available to the patient.

Meet Our Care Providers

UNC maternal-fetal medicine leads team in EXIT delivery

A baby was delivered at UNC Hospitals on Thursday, November 12, via an EXIT (ex utero intrapartum fetal treatment) procedure. A rare occurrence anywhere, it was the third EXIT procedure performed at UNC Hospitals since 2003.

Care Coordinators

The Center for Maternal and Infant Health was established in 1999 and employs nurses and social workers as care coordinators. Fetal cases with abnormalities are discussed in a multidisciplinary care conference each week. Plans of care are established and a care coordinator is assigned to assist families with education and appointment scheduling. Additionally, neonates with complex medical conditions are eligible for care coordination services from the time of discharge from UNC Hospitals through 4-6 months of age.