Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Conditions We Treat

Diabetes

Diabetes is when the body has too much glucose (sugar) due to a disruption in insulin that comes from the pancreas. Insulin regulates the glucose, which is a major source of energy for cells that make up muscles and other tissues, and also feeds brain function. There are different types of diabetes - type 1 (most serious and chronic), type 2 (also chronic), prediabetes (abnormal blood sugar levels), and gestational (affects women who are pregnant). With careful management of medication, diet and exercise, diabetes can be controlled.

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Hypertension

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a chronic condition where pressure in the arteries that carry blood is elevated. Sustained high blood pressure can cause damage to the body over time and be a major risk factor for heart disease, stroke, kidney disease and more. The condition is diagnosed when measured blood pressure is consistently higher than the norm; lifestyle changes, diet and in serious cases, medication are helpful in controlling it.

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Sickle Cell Disease

Sickle cell disease is a blood disorder where the red blood cells that carry oxygen are curved like a sickle instead of round and soft like a disc. The misshapen cells are sticky, making it hard for blood to flow normally and consequently there is a lack of oxygen in the body, causing possible damage and pain. Sickle cell disease is passed down in families, and more common in people from African and Spanish-speaking regions.

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History of preterm birth and cervical insufficiency
Stillbirth and pregnancy loss
Blood clots and clotting disorders
Rheumatologic conditions
Twin pregnancies
Heart conditions

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Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Conditions We Treat

Diabetes

Hypertension

Lupus

Pregnancy

Sickle Cell Disease

Substance Use Disorders