High-Risk Pregnancy Care at Massachusetts General Hospital

High-Risk Pregnancy Care at Massachusetts General Hospital provides specialist assessment and management for pregnancies that may require closer monitoring because of maternal health conditions, previous pregnancy complications, fetal concerns, multiple pregnancy, or other medical factors.

Care may involve maternal-fetal medicine specialists and coordination with obstetrics, genetics, neonatology, cardiology, endocrinology, or other specialties when clinically appropriate. Treatment and monitoring are individualized according to the needs of the mother and pregnancy.

Price

Price on Request

Why Price on Request?

The cost of high-risk pregnancy care varies depending on the complexity of the pregnancy, specialist consultations, laboratory investigations, ultrasound and other imaging, fetal monitoring, maternal health conditions, hospital services, delivery requirements, and follow-up care. International patients may also have additional assessment and coordination requirements. A personalized cost estimate can be provided after the patient's medical information has been reviewed.

Complete Description

What Is High-Risk Pregnancy Care?

High-risk pregnancy care is specialized obstetric care for pregnancies in which the mother, baby, or both may require additional monitoring or medical management.

The purpose is to identify potential complications, monitor maternal and fetal health, and develop an appropriate pregnancy and delivery plan based on individual clinical circumstances.

Who May Need High-Risk Pregnancy Care?

Specialist high-risk pregnancy assessment may be appropriate for women with:

• Previous complicated pregnancies

• High blood pressure or pregnancy-related hypertension

• Diabetes during pregnancy or pre-existing diabetes

• Heart or kidney conditions

• Autoimmune or other chronic medical conditions

• Multiple pregnancy

• Previous pregnancy loss or complications

• Abnormal fetal ultrasound findings

• Fetal growth concerns

• Pregnancy-related complications requiring specialist monitoring

Maternal Medical Assessment

The specialist team may review the mother's medical history, medications, previous pregnancies, surgeries, laboratory results, and existing health conditions.

This assessment helps identify factors that may require additional monitoring during pregnancy.

Fetal Health Assessment

Fetal health may be monitored through ultrasound and other appropriate tests according to gestational age and clinical circumstances.

The type and frequency of monitoring depend on the pregnancy and any identified concerns.

Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Maternal-fetal medicine specialists provide care for pregnancies involving medical, obstetric, or fetal complications.

They may work with the patient's primary obstetric team to develop an individualized monitoring and treatment plan.

High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy

Women with hypertension or pregnancy-related blood pressure problems may require closer monitoring during pregnancy.

The healthcare team may monitor blood pressure, laboratory findings, fetal growth, and other relevant clinical factors and recommend treatment when appropriate.

Diabetes and Pregnancy

Pregnancy complicated by diabetes may require coordinated monitoring of maternal blood glucose, fetal growth, and overall pregnancy progress.

Depending on the patient's condition, care may involve obstetrics, endocrinology, nutrition services, and other specialists.

Multiple Pregnancy

Twin or higher-order pregnancies may require additional monitoring because of increased maternal and fetal considerations.

The care plan is individualized according to the number of fetuses, pregnancy progression, and any identified complications.

Fetal Growth and Development Monitoring

Some pregnancies require additional assessment of fetal growth and development.

Ultrasound and other monitoring may be recommended when there are concerns about growth, placental function, or other fetal findings.

Pregnancy With Existing Medical Conditions

Women with conditions such as heart disease, kidney disease, autoimmune disorders, or other chronic illnesses may require coordinated specialist care during pregnancy.

The treatment plan depends on the specific condition and its potential effects on pregnancy.

Prenatal Diagnostic Testing

Depending on the pregnancy and identified risk factors, the medical team may recommend additional laboratory testing, ultrasound, genetic assessment, or other diagnostic procedures.

Testing is selected according to the individual clinical situation.

Delivery Planning for High-Risk Pregnancy

High-risk pregnancies may require detailed planning for the timing, location, and method of delivery.

The plan may involve obstetrics, maternal-fetal medicine, anesthesia, neonatology, and other relevant specialties depending on the expected medical needs.

Postpartum Follow-Up

Women with high-risk pregnancies may require additional monitoring after delivery, particularly when pregnancy-related complications or underlying medical conditions are present.

Postpartum care may include blood pressure monitoring, medication review, laboratory assessment, and coordination with other specialists when appropriate.

Review of Previous Pregnancy Records

Previous pregnancy and delivery records can provide valuable information when planning care for a current high-risk pregnancy.

Patients should provide previous medical reports, ultrasound results, delivery records, operative reports, and information about previous pregnancy complications when available.

Second Opinion for High-Risk Pregnancy

Patients may seek a specialist second opinion regarding pregnancy complications, fetal findings, treatment recommendations, or delivery planning.

A review of previous medical records, imaging, laboratory results, and pregnancy history may help provide an additional specialist perspective.

International Patient Care

International patients may require medical record review before traveling for high-risk pregnancy care. Relevant pregnancy records, ultrasound reports, laboratory results, previous medical information, and specialist recommendations may be requested during the assessment process.

International treatment arrangements are subject to applicable eligibility, referral, appointment, and hospital requirements.

Benefits of Specialist High-Risk Pregnancy Care

Potential benefits include:

• Specialist maternal and fetal assessment

• Closer monitoring of pregnancy complications

• Individualized pregnancy management

• Coordination with maternal-fetal medicine specialists

• Assessment of maternal health conditions

• Monitoring of fetal growth and development

• Delivery planning based on individual clinical needs

• Multidisciplinary specialist coordination

• Postpartum follow-up planning

Why Choose Massachusetts General Hospital?

Massachusetts General Hospital provides specialist pregnancy care within a major academic healthcare environment. Women with complex pregnancies may benefit from coordinated expertise across obstetrics, maternal-fetal medicine, neonatology, anesthesia, cardiology, endocrinology, and other relevant specialties.

Specialist assessment can help establish an appropriate monitoring and treatment pathway based on the individual needs of the mother and pregnancy.

Cost of High-Risk Pregnancy Care

The overall cost depends on pregnancy complexity, specialist consultations, diagnostic testing, imaging, fetal monitoring, treatment requirements, delivery planning, hospital services, and postpartum follow-up.

Because high-risk pregnancy needs vary between patients, this service is offered at Price on Request following appropriate medical review.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes a pregnancy high risk?

A pregnancy may be considered high risk when maternal health conditions, previous pregnancy complications, fetal concerns, multiple pregnancy, or other factors require additional monitoring or specialist care.

Does high-risk pregnancy care include fetal monitoring?

Yes. Depending on the pregnancy, monitoring may include ultrasound, assessment of fetal growth, and other appropriate tests based on gestational age and clinical circumstances.

Can women with diabetes receive high-risk pregnancy care?

Yes. Pregnancy complicated by diabetes may require closer monitoring and coordination between obstetrics and other relevant specialists depending on the patient's condition.

Does high-risk pregnancy care include delivery planning?

Yes. Delivery planning may be an important part of care and is developed according to maternal health, fetal condition, pregnancy progression, and other clinical considerations.

Can international patients receive high-risk pregnancy care at Massachusetts General Hospital?

International patients may be considered subject to applicable eligibility, referral, appointment, and hospital requirements. Pregnancy records and diagnostic reports may need to be reviewed before treatment planning.

Product Details

Product Name: High-Risk Pregnancy Care at Massachusetts General Hospital
Hospital: Massachusetts General Hospital
Brand: Massachusetts General Hospital
Country: United States
Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology / Women's Health
Service Type: High-Risk Pregnancy Care
Customer-Facing Price: Price on Request
International Patients: Subject to applicable eligibility and appointment requirements