For a family facing a problem or high-risk pregnancy, nothing rivals the security of knowing an experienced team of specialists is overseeing the health of mother and baby through delivery.

The UCSD Perinatal Medicine program not only offers women peace of mind but also 24-hour consultation and management of pregnancy complications.

Each case is managed by a team of perinatologists, neonatologists, radiologists, anesthesiologists and pediatric surgeons.

About HIgh-Risk Pregnancy

A high-risk pregnancy is one in which some condition puts the mother, the developing fetus, or both at higher-than-normal risk for complications during or after the pregnancy and birth.

You may be a high-risk pregnancy patient if you:

• Will be 35 years of age or older when you conceive
• Are younger than 15 when you conceive
• Have had a child with birth defects
• Have a family history of birth defects
• Have a history of complications with prior pregnancies
• Have a serious medical condition, such as high blood pressure, insulin-dependent (Type I) diabetes, cancer or heart disease
• Have inflammatory bowel disease or auto-immune disorders

UCSD Perinatal Services

The UCSD perinatal group provides all necessary services, including: