BHMC - Little Rock
High Risk Pregnancy
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WHAT IS PERINATOLOGY?
If a woman has experienced complications during a previous pregnancy
or is considered to be at high risk because of existing medical
conditions, family or personal history, she may wish to consult
with BAPTIST HEALTH Perinatology Services. Perinatology, also called
Maternal-Fetal Medicine, is the specialty of obstetrics devoted
to managing those high risk pregnancies. Women may be at increased
risk for complications if they have high blood pressure, diabetes,
lupus or another medical condition that would be affected by pregnancy
or that may affect the pregnancy. Pregnancy-related problems such
as expecting two or more babies, premature labor, or a concern about
the developing fetus may indicate a consultation with a perinatologist.
REFERRAL TO A PERINATOLOGIST
The vast majority of women are referred to a perinatologist by their
obstetricians or infertility specialist. Women may be referred in
early pregnancy because they have a medical condition that puts
them at risk for complications, such as a history of premature delivery
or pregnancy loss. They may also be seen for help with conditions
such as high blood pressure that occasionally develop later in pregnancy.
A perinatologist may provide consultation to your obstetrician
or may manage your pregnancy.
MATERNAL TRANSPORT SERVICES
Under the leadership of Dr. Stephen Chatelain, BAPTIST HEALTH Medical
Center - Little Rock has developed and trained a Maternal Transport
Team for patients needing specialized high risk obstetrical care.
Our highly skilled Labor and Delivery nurses and our experienced
flight nurses are available 24 hours a day to transport a high risk
obstetrical patients to BAPTIST HEALTH Medical Center - Little Rock
by ambulance or MedFlight.
NEONATAL TRANSPORT SERVICES
The Neonatal Transport Team is available 24 hours a day and will
travel by ground transportation, fixed-wing or BAPTIST HEALTH MedFlight
helicopter to any hospital in the state. It is staffed with a transport
nurse and respiratory therapist who work under the direction of
one of four board-certified Neonatologists. Recognizing the needs
of your critically ill baby, our goal is to leave within 15 minutes
of receiving the request for transfer.
To request a consultation with Dr. Chatelain or to transport a high risk patient to BAPTIST HEALTH Medical Center - Little Rock, call 1-800-332-4415 or 501-202-2280.
SERVICES AVAILABLE
- 10 bed High Risk Perinatal Unit
- Staffed by Labor & Delivery Registered Nurses certified in Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring, Newborn Resuscitation and various other certifications
- Bedrest Childbirth Education Program
- Dietician on staff
- Breastfeeding Support Services with certified Lactation Consultants
- Childbirth and Parenting Library
- Leisure reading library
- Video library and VCR available
- Tours of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- Comfortable sleeping area for support person in all rooms
- Located next to Labor and Delivery unit for easy access