Ratchaphruek Hospital

    Overview

The Maternal-Fetal Medicine Clinic specializes in the care of expectant mothers and their unborn babies, particularly where there are higher risks of complications. Our clinic is dedicated to providing advanced care and support for pregnancies that are considered high-risk due to medical, surgical, or obstetrical conditions. Our multidisciplinary team, including experienced maternal-fetal medicine specialists, obstetricians, neonatologists, and specialized nurses, uses state-of-the-art technology and evidence-based practices to optimize both maternal and fetal outcomes.

 

    Key Services and Features

1. Preconception and Prenatal Consultations:

Preconception Counseling: Assessment of risk factors and guidance for women planning a pregnancy, especially those with a history of medical or obstetrical complications.

Prenatal Counseling: Detailed discussions regarding potential pregnancy risks and management plans tailored to individual needs.

 

2. Comprehensive Risk Assessments:

Evaluation and management of conditions like gestational diabetes, hypertension, preeclampsia, and previous preterm birth.

Genetic counseling and testing to assess risks for chromosomal abnormalities or inherited diseases.

 

3. Advanced Diagnostic and Monitoring Tools:

Ultrasound Imaging: Detailed sonograms to monitor fetal growth and development, and to detect abnormalities.

Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT): Blood tests to screen for genetic conditions.

Amniocentesis and Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS): Diagnostic tests to detect chromosomal abnormalities and genetic disorders.

 

4. Specialized Fetal Care:

Intrauterine Procedures: Including amnioinfusion, fetal blood transfusions, and surgeries for conditions like twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome.

Fetal Therapy: Medical or surgical interventions performed during pregnancy to treat fetal conditions.

 

5. Labor and Delivery Planning:

Personalized birth plans considering medical history and current pregnancy conditions.

Coordination with neonatal intensive care units (NICU) for anticipated needs post-delivery.

 

6. Postnatal Care and Follow-Up:

Comprehensive follow-up care for mothers and babies, especially those who experienced complications or required interventions.

Supportive services, including breastfeeding advice, postpartum depression screening, and physical recovery guidance.

 

    Benefits of Care at Our Clinic

 

Expert Care: Access to a team of specialists who are leaders in the field of maternal-fetal medicine.

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Integrated Approach: Coordinated care involving a range of specialists to cover all aspects of high-risk pregnancies.

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Advanced Technology: Utilization of the latest diagnostic and treatment technologies to provide the best possible outcomes.

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Patient-Centered: Every treatment and service is tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient, ensuring personalized and sensitive care.

 

Commitment to Excellence

Our Maternal-Fetal Medicine Clinic is committed to excellence in providing advanced, compassionate care for high-risk pregnancies. We strive to ensure that both mother and baby achieve the best possible health outcomes through our comprehensive services and expert care.