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 medicine in Overland Park, Kansas
Our compassionate maternal-fetal medicine specialists are committed to providing the personalized care you and your baby need.
At Overland Park Regional Medical Center's Fetal Health Center, we proudly offer high-quality women's care and labor and delivery services. Our specialists support families throughout the Kansas City area with expert care.
When should I see a maternal-fetal medicine specialist?
While certain factors, such as age, medical conditions or multiple pregnancies, may lead to a high-risk pregnancy, maternal-fetal care is not limited to high-risk mothers. Some women with otherwise healthy pregnancies are referred to our specialists because prenatal testing or imaging has identified a potential concern for their baby. This is because a mother's health doesn't always mirror her baby's health in the womb, and specialized evaluation may help provide answers and guide the next steps in care.
High-risk pregnancy care
A high-risk pregnancy can bring uncertainty and difficult questions. At the Fetal Health Center, you'll have access to a multidisciplinary team of maternal-fetal medicine specialists, neonatologists, pediatric specialists, genetic counselors and social workers who work together to provide expert care and support.
Our perinatologists specialize in caring for women with complex pregnancy conditions and closely monitor both mother and baby throughout pregnancy. Our team is here to support you through diagnosis, treatment planning and delivery preparation.
Conditions we treat
While every pregnancy journey is unique, some conditions may require additional monitoring, testing or specialized care. Our team treats conditions including:
Fetal anomalies:
- Amniotic bands
- Anorectal malformations
- Bronchogenic cysts
- Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
- Congenital pulmonary airway malformation (CPAM)
- Craniofacial anomalies including cleft lip and palate
- Duodenal atresia
- Esophageal atresia/tracheoesophageal fistula
- Fetal cardiac abnormalities
- Fetal genetic disorders (Turner’s syndrome, etc.)
- Hydrocephalus
- Intestinal atresia
- Meningomyelocele (spina bifida)
- Neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia
- Omphalocele
- Pleural effusions
- Pulmonary sequestration
- Skeletal dysplasia
- Urinary tract obstructions
Maternal anomalies:
- Advanced maternal age
- Autoimmune disorders, including lupus
- Blood clotting disorders
- Cardiac disease
- Diabetes
- Genetic/Inherited disorders
- Hypertension and preeclampsia
- Isoimmunization
- Multiple gestations
- Premature preterm rupture of membranes
- Preterm labor and cervical insufficiency
- Recurrent pregnancy loss
Specialized care and support throughout your high-risk pregnancy
From your first appointment through delivery, our team provides coordinated care, education and support tailored to your family's needs.
We provide a wide range of support services, including:
- Access to an on-campus Ronald McDonald Family Room for rest, support and comfort during your hospital stay
- Assistance scheduling appointments and consultations
- Clinical nurse navigation and care coordination
- Maternal-fetal care education and guidance
- Ongoing communication with your care team and referring providers
- Perinatal social work support
Our advanced diagnostics and treatments include:
- Comprehensive genetic testing and counseling
- Fetal intervention services
- State-of-the-art diagnostic imaging and specialized testing
Delivery and neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) planning
If your baby needs specialized care after delivery, you'll have access to one of the region's most advanced Level III NICU. Our maternal-fetal medicine specialists work closely with neonatologists before, during and after delivery to ensure seamless care for both you and your baby.
When a baby's condition is diagnosed before birth, our teams collaborate to develop a personalized delivery and newborn care plan, helping families feel informed and prepared for what's ahead.
Additional support includes:
- Access to a Level III NICU equipped to care for premature and medically complex newborns
- Advanced care for babies born with congenital conditions and other complex medical needs
- Collaboration among maternal-fetal medicine specialists, neonatologists and pediatric subspecialists
- Dedicated maternal and neonatal transport services that safely transfer expectant mothers and newborns to our hospital for specialized care when needed
What is maternal-fetal care?
Maternal-fetal medicine practitioners, also known as a perinatologist, 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.
Meet the specialists who may be part of your care team
Erin Clemens, RN, BSN
Ilana Chilton, MS, CGC
Our genetic counselor
Krista Duke-Fort, LMSW
Our perinatal social worker
Specialists who may be part of your care team
We offer a multidisciplinary team approach to maternal-fetal medicine. Because of this, you may have any of the following types of specialists as part of your care team:
Patient Stories
Our location
Overland Park Regional Medical Center's Fetal Health Center offers state-of-the-art diagnostic testing, comprehensive prenatal support and interventions, and compassionate individualized education for all of our families with high-risk, unborn babies.
The Fetal Health Center
12200 W. 106th St., Suite 130
Overland Park, KS 66215
To contact the Fetal Health Center, call (913) 541-6780.