Local Maternal Fetal Medicine Services
Maternal fetal medicine is a subspecialty of OB/GYN that focuses on high-risk pregnancies. We care for expectant mothers who may have a history of pregnancy loss, premature labor, previous pregnancy complications or special health concerns such as diabetes and high blood pressure.
High-Risk Pregnancy Services
Our clinic provides:
- Office consultations
- Management of high-risk pregnancies
- Genetic counseling
- First trimester screening for aneuploidy
- Prenatal diagnostic testing:
- Chorionic villus sampling (CVS)
- Amniocentesis
- 3D/4D obstetrical ultrasounds
- Routine and high-resolution ultrasound screening
Experienced Specialty Care in Perinatology
A perinatologist is a physician who is highly trained to manage high-risk pregnancies – and can assess and diagnosis complex conditions. Our goals are to effectively prevent or correct a problem before delivery and aid in a successful birth. Our specialists also provide:
- Preconception care, including genetic and infertility counseling
- Antepartum diagnostics and home care program
- Perinatal care designed to avoid being in the hospital as long as possible
- Access to maternal and neonatal transport throughout the region by Careflight air or ground ambulance
Ultrasound
You can get an ultrasound of your unborn baby right here in Plaza 1. Experts conduct comfortable and quick imaging, so you can receive accurate results that help your doctor manage the health of both you and your baby.
Location: 1st Floor
Satellite Clinics:
- Avera Medical Group — 69th & Cliff
- Avera Medical Group Family Health Center — Dawley Farm
- Avera Medical Group Family Health Center — Marion Road
Pharmacy Express Pickup
Convenient, express pickup is an option with Avera Pharmacy on campus for the public, discharged patients and employees, located inside main skywalk near hospital entrance. Contact the pharmacy directly to transfer your prescription.
Location: Inside main skywalk near hospital entrance
Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8 AM – 8 PM
Saturday – Sunday: 9 AM – 5 PM
Pregnancy & Childbirth Education
Thinking about having a baby or already expecting? Sign up to access our Maybe a Baby online resource hub and email series. You can also participate in a wide range of childbirth education classes to learn about caring for your baby and yourself before, during and after pregnancy.
Department of Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center