High-Risk Pregnancy Care with Better Outcomes
High-risk pregnancy and complications require multi-disciplinary, exceptional care to ensure a healthy mom and delivery of a healthy baby. At Cincinnati’s only adult academic medical center, you’ll have access to a team of high-risk pregnancy specialists. This means you have the top minds in the field working together for the best outcomes. If you are at high-risk for complications or you are expecting multiple births, don’t panic. We specialize in managing high-risk pregnancies and we’re here to help.
Level IV Maternity Hospital
UC Medical Center is in an elite category that provides the very highest level of maternal-fetal medical care in the state.
UC Medical Center recently became the first and only Level IV maternity hospital in Greater Cincinnati, and one of just seven Level IV maternity hospitals in Ohio. A Level IV maternity hospital is a regional perinatal health care center able to treat the most complex medical conditions during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum.
Academic Medicine and High-Risk Pregnancy
- UC Medical Center is the first in the state of Ohio and one of only 34 nationwide to receive Perinatal Care Certification from the Joint Commission.
- No other hospital in the region has a higher level of specialist care for before, during and after babies are born.
- The top researchers, academics and clinicians work side-by-side.
- A Level III NICU cares for the tiniest infants. Often they are transferred from other hospitals in the area who don’t have as high a level of care.
- Our experienced associates and childbirth educators provide special attention and care.
- Diabetes and pregnancy.
- Adult Congenital Heart Disease and pregnancy.
- Cancer and pregnancy.
Specialized Care
We are fully equipped to diagnose and manage any level of risk in pregnancy. Our completely renovated high-risk birthing suites feature state-of-the-art rooms with a modern feel and comfortable environment.
- Our team is comprised of OB/GYN’s, perinatologists, maternal fetal medicine specialists, resident physicians, specialized nurses, and a multidisciplinary team of support specialists.
- We use state-of-the-art technology that allows us to treat and manage the most complicated pregnancies and care for the most critical infants.
- We utilize the latest in ultrasound equipment and fetal monitoring services.
- Our specially equipped operating rooms are designed for complex and emergency procedures.
- For babies born prematurely, our neonatologists are on-site and able to provide immediate care for preemies. Our Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is staffed with a fully integrated team of specialists.
