High-Risk Pregnancy Care

Providing care for a high-risk pregnancy requires a special set of skills, knowledge and expertise. Our team features doctors who are board certified in obstetrics and in gynecology and maternal-fetal medicine, with training and experience from leading institutions around the country. You may be experiencing a health-related issue that might affect your pregnancy, or your unborn child may have a medical issue that needs to be addressed prior to birth. In either case, you can be confident in knowing you will receive the very best treatment from doctors who have been specifically trained in managing complex pregnancies.

Because there are many conditions that can result in a pregnancy becoming high risk, we work closely with other Vanderbilt doctors who specialize in a wide variety of areas — from endocrinology to addiction to anesthesia. We also regularly talk with your OB/GYN so that, when possible, you’ll have the option of delivering your baby in a hospital close to your home and support network. We also coordinate care with our fetal center, genetic counselors, neonatologists and a many other pediatric sub-specialists. 

Each pregnancy is unique, especially high-risk pregnancies, So, your treatment plan will be unique, too. We’ll work with you to learn about challenges with your pregnancy and provide care that’s customized to you and your baby. We also work with you to transition from pregnancy care to postpartum care to ensure good communication and continuity of care after pregnancy.

We’re always looking for new and better ways to help ensure the health of both you and your unborn child. Our team is known for successfully developing and performing complex procedures, including in-utero spina bifida repairs.

The Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital provides the highest designated level of neonatal care in Tennessee. This comprehensive care team has the expertise and experience to care for the most complex situations and critically ill newborns. All subspecialties within neonatology are represented at Vanderbilt. This means we can provide any care your baby needs right here.

You may want to learn if your baby is at risk for birth defects or any genetic disorders. If so, you can receive genetic counseling from Vanderbilt no matter where you’re located. You can speak with one of our genetic counselors via video to get guidance and answers to your questions.