Providing high-risk maternity care in Wichita
Pregnancy is an incredible time in a woman’s life, and it’s filled with many exciting moments.
However, pregnancy doesn’t always go as planned. Wesley Healthcare’s compassionate maternal-fetal medicine specialists are prepared for the unexpected and provide expert high-risk pregnancy care.
Providing highrisk maternity care in Wichita
What is a high-risk-pregnancy?
Sometimes, you know early on that your pregnancy is high-risk, and your doctor can provide specialized prenatal care. However, it’s also possible that unexpected complications may arise during labor and delivery.
Our maternal-fetal medicine specialists in Wichita are experienced in managing the full range of high-risk pregnancy conditions, from women with chronic health conditions to women facing urgent, life-threatening complications.
Our maternal-fetal specialists can help with high-risk pregnancy conditions, such as:
- Health conditions that exist before pregnancy, including high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease and autoimmune disorders
- Cervical incompetence
- Previous pregnancy complications, such as pre-term labor or preeclampsia
- Fetal-congenital anomalies or genetic disorders
- Expecting multiple births
- Advanced maternal age
To help screen for potential pregnancy complications, Wesley Healthcare offers:
- Advanced genetic testing and counseling
- Prenatal and diagnostic testing
Critical care for newborns
Infants who have complications due to premature birth, infections or health challenges are admitted to our Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Wesley’s Level III NICU in Wichita is the largest in the region and provides board-certified neonatologists and hospitalists on campus 24/7.
In addition, our NICU offers a highly educated, compassionate support team that consists of specialized neonatal nurses, neonatal respiratory therapists, a women’s nurse navigator and a genetic counselor.