The Maternal-Fetal Medicine Center at Franklin Square Hospital Center works closely with referring obstetrical care providers in a multidisciplinary approach to provide personalized management of each patient's care. Our ultrasound facility is accredited by the American Institute of Ultrasound Medicine (AIUM).

Genetic Testing and Counseling

Genetic counseling services help identify the risk of having a baby with specific birth defects, developmental disabilities or an inherited disease. While not every couple needs testing, we recommend it for all women older than 35 and those who have had a previous miscarriages or who have a family history of genetic disorders or birth defects

Pre-Conceptual Counseling

Clinical assessment and counseling for women considering pregnancy that may or may not have maternal medical disorders or genetic hereditary disorders.

Fetal Assessment

These non-invasive tests on a fetus are used to determine well-being:

• Comprehensive fetal ultrasound
• First trimester screening
• Biophysical profile
• Fetal echocardiography
• Doppler velocimetry
• Non-stress testing

Genetic Prenatal Diagnosis

• Genetic counseling during pregnancy or prior to conception
• First trimester screening
• Prenatal diagnostic procedures: chorionic villus sampling (CVS) - transabdominal and transcervical, amniocentesis and percutaneous umbilical cord blood sampling (PUBS)
• Laboratory services: cytogenetic analysis, maternal serum screening, biochemical genetics and molecular diagnostic studies

Maternal Fetal Medicine Consultation

Consultation to assist obstetrical care providers in the management of high-risk, complicated pregnancies.

Throughout the testing and counseling, close communication is maintained with the referring physician or the certified nurse midwife.  We make it a priority to discuss all test results and clinical recommendations in a timely manner.

To more about Prenatal Testing or Counseling call 1-888-74-OBTLC.