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UI Women’s Health

Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment

Gynecologic Ultrasound  

UI Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Specialists Offer Care
For High Risk Pregnancies

Six board-certified maternal-fetal specialists offer high risk obstetric care for women with medical problems that complicate pregnancy, including: 

  • Diabetes (or other endocrine disorders)       
  • Hypertension
  • Cardiovascular problems
  • Uterine abnormalities
  • Neurological problems
  • Musculoskeletal disorders
  • Cancer
  • Incompetent cervix
  • Preterm labor
  • Multiple gestations
  • Preeclampsia
  • Intrauterine growth retardation
  • History of previous complications

Care includes:

  • Ongoing medical evaluation and treatment
  • Nursing evaluation of patient educational needs
  • Diabetic evaluation, education, monitoring, and management. Glucose Tolerance Tests are performed for monitoring
  • Dietary consultation services as needed
  • Social service counseling as needed
  • Nonstress tests (antenatal testing for fetal well-being)
  • Postpartum evaluation

 

 

Contact Us

For Appointments
Phone: 319-356-2294

On-line Appointment Request

Clinic Location
Pomerantz Family Pavilion
(Elevator M to Level 3)

UI Hospitals and Clinics
200 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA 52242

UI Hospitals and Clinics buildings and campus are non-smoking environments.

 

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