Consultation during Pregnancy with a High Risk Specialist
Many women are referred for consultation during pregnancy due to risk factors identified that poses and increased risk to pregnancy. Your obstetric provider will refer you to a high risk specialist such as Dr. Davidson to assess your pregnancy and your developing baby in more detail. Consultation with Dr. Davidson provides women with valuable information about how their pregnancy is progressing and what they can expect as pregnancy continues. Dr. Davidson will identify risk factors that may complicate your pregnancy and develop a plan of care to minimize and manage those risks. Double board-certified OB/GYN and Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialist Sasha Davidson, MD, FACOG, offers in depth consultations at Signature Perinatal Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. To take the first step toward better health for you and your baby, call for an appointment today.
Who should receive Consultation with a High Risk Specialist?
Many of your baby’s major organs and systems begin to develop in the first eight weeks of pregnancy. Your state of health and nutrition have a major effect on the development of your fetus during this vital time. At Signature Perinatal Center, Dr. Davidson works with many women who have been referred to her by their obstetricians or midwives. Your OB/GYN provider may refer you to Dr. Davidson if you have a high-risk pregnancy, which includes several factors, such as:
· Advanced Maternal age (35 years or older)
· IVF Pregnancy
· History of preterm labor
· Previous miscarriages or stillbirth
· Blood clotting disorder
· Thyroid disease
· Diabetes
· Hypertension
· History of a Preterm Delivery
· History of Preeclampsia
· Cervical Incompetence
· Placenta Previa
· Twin Pregnancy
As a maternal-fetal specialist, Dr. Davidson collaborates closely with your obstetrician to ensure the most up to date evidence based standards are being followed for the best possible outcome for you and your baby.
Signature Perinatal Center uses the most advanced technology and offers digital images of your baby sent directly to your email or smartphone.
What should I expect from my consultation with Dr. Davidson?
During your visit, you will undergo an ultrasound evaluation of your baby followed by a detailed review with Dr. Davidson. Dr. Davidson discusses the findings of your ultrasound and listens carefully to your questions and concerns about pregnancy. She may ask questions about several aspects of your health and lifestyle, such as:
· Previous pregnancies
· Surgeries and hospitalizations
· Pre-existing health conditions
· Current medications
· Family health and genetic history
· Lifestyle habits such as diet and exercise
· Home and workplace environment
