Physicians in this clinic manage complicated pregnancies and perform deliveries in close proximity to the UAB Hospital's Regional Newborn Intensive Care Unit (RNICU). The clinic is equipped to manage potential complications such as:
- mothers who have diabetes, high blood pressure, Rh problems, or heart, lung, kidney, and vascular diseases
- mothers at risk for premature delivery
- mothers with prior pregnancy complications, twins or pregnancy loss.
- vaginal deliveries for women who have had caesarean sections developmental defects, such as spina bifida
Expert Physicians
The clinic includes a team of obstetric specialists providing 24 hour personal care. All of UAB's expert physicians hold board certifications in both obstetrics and gynecology and maternal-fetal medicine. One is also board-certified in genetics. They are nationally recognized experts in caring for women with complicated pregnancies. The team also includes a personal labor nurse and three anesthesia specialists for cesarean delivery and epidural care. Read more about our physicians . . .
First Look at Your Baby's Face
With the latest ultrasound technology, you can get a detailed four-dimensional picture or live video of your baby between 14-20 weeks of pregnancy. You also get a picture or video recorded on your VHS tape or CD-ROM.
Prenatal Genetic Counseling and Testing
UAB offers first trimester screening and integrated first and second trimester screening for genetic disorders and birth defects. Read more . . .
UAB Maternal Fetal Medicine
UAB's Maternal Fetal Medicine Program is one of the largest in the country. Additionally, it is one of only 14 centers nationwide and is the only one in Alabama to participate in the Maternal-Fetal Medicine Units Network (MFMN). This partnership has produced groundbreaking achievements in high-risk.
Location
UAB Obstetrics Special Care Building
1500 6th Avenue South
Birmingham, AL
Appointments: (205) 934-9999