Maternal-fetal care
Maternal-fetal practitioners care for you during pregnancy, labor and after birth. Their priority is ensuring you and your baby are as healthy as possible throughout the entire experience. They also provide specialized high-risk care as well, should you need it.
Maternal-fetal Care in Loxahatchee, Florida
At HCA Florida Palms West Hospital, our maternal-fetal care team provides advanced monitoring, diagnostic testing and personalized treatment plans for expectant mothers and babies who may be at increased risk for complications during pregnancy.
As part of the only dedicated Women's and Children's Center in western Palm Beach County, we provide comprehensive maternal-fetal care close to home with access to advanced maternity services, a Level III NICU and pediatric specialists when additional support is needed.
Expert advice, available 24/7
Free health-related advice is just a phone call away. Our licensed nurses will help you understand your symptoms, answer health-related questions, and navigate where to seek care.
Free health-related advice is just a phone call away. Our licensed nurses will help you understand your symptoms, answer health-related questions, and navigate where to seek care.
Specialized care for high-risk pregnancies
Certain maternal health conditions, fetal conditions or pregnancy complications may require additional monitoring and specialized care.
Our maternal-fetal medicine specialists work closely with your OB/GYN and care team to help support the health of both you and your baby throughout pregnancy.
We provide care for a variety of high-risk pregnancy conditions, including:
- Advanced maternal age (35 years and older)
- Carrying multiples, including twins and triplets
- Fetal abnormalities or congenital condition
- Gestational diabetes
- Gestational hypertension
- Preeclampsia
- Placenta previa
- Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR)
- Pre-existing maternal conditions, including diabetes, hypertension and autoimmune disorders
- Previous premature birth
- Recurrent pregnancy loss
Advanced care for mothers and babies
As part of HCA Florida Palms West Hospital's Women's and Children's Center, families have access to a comprehensive network of maternal and newborn services in one location.
Our maternity and newborn services include:
- Labor and delivery services
- Private birthing suites
- Level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)
- Neonatology services
- Pediatric specialists and subspecialists
- Lactation support
- Postpartum care
- Childbirth education classes
By offering these services together, we can help provide seamless care throughout pregnancy, delivery and the postpartum period.
Coordinated newborn care
Some babies diagnosed with medical conditions before birth may require specialized care immediately after delivery.
Our maternal-fetal medicine specialists collaborate with neonatologists, pediatric specialists and NICU teams to help ensure babies receive the care they need from the moment they are born.
This coordinated approach helps families feel supported while ensuring advanced care for both mother and baby.
Why choose HCA Florida Palms West Hospital for maternal-fetal care?
Families throughout Loxahatchee, Wellington, Royal Palm Beach and surrounding western Palm Beach County communities choose us because we offer:
- The only dedicated Women's and Children's Center in western Palm Beach County
- On-site Level III NICU
- Advanced prenatal diagnostic services
- Comprehensive maternity care
- Access to pediatric specialists and subspecialists
- Coordinated care for mothers and babies
- Compassionate, family-centered support throughout pregnancy
Our team is committed to providing compassionate, personalized care throughout every stage of a high-risk pregnancy.
Frequently asked questions
What is maternal-fetal medicine?
Maternal-fetal medicine is a specialized area of obstetrics focused on caring for women with high-risk pregnancies and babies who may require additional monitoring or treatment before birth.
When should I see a maternal-fetal medicine specialist?
Your OB/GYN may refer you to a maternal-fetal medicine specialist if you have a high-risk pregnancy, a pre-existing medical condition, are carrying multiples or concerns arise during prenatal testing or ultrasound examinations.
What conditions are considered high-risk during pregnancy?
High-risk pregnancy conditions may include advanced maternal age, diabetes, hypertension, preeclampsia, multiple gestation, placenta complications, fetal abnormalities or a history of pregnancy complications.
What happens if my baby needs specialized care after birth?
If additional care is needed, babies have access to advanced neonatal services, including NICU care and pediatric specialists at HCA Florida Palms West Hospital.
Do you provide care for twins and multiple pregnancies?
Yes. Our maternal-fetal medicine team provides specialized monitoring and care for twins, triplets and other multiple pregnancies.