We diagnose and treat these and other conditions using proven methods. Since we teach residents and students as well as care for patients, we stay up-to-date on the latest medical research.
Problems with Previous Pregnancies
- Recurrent miscarriage
- Incompetent cervix
- Premature labor
- Premature rupture of membranes
- Preeclampsia
- Stillbirth
- Birth defects in a prior pregnancy
- Multiple cesareans
- Bleeding problems
- DVT and pulmonary embolus
Medical Conditions in Pregnancy
- Diabetes
- High Blood pressure
- Asthma
- Thrombophilia
- HIV/AIDS
- Heart & lung conditions in the mother
- Hyperemesis (excessive nausea and vomiting in pregnancy)
- Thyroid problems
- Connective tissue disorders (such as lupus)
- Kidney problems
- Nervous system disorders
- Cancer
- Epilepsy
Other High Risk Conditions
- Increased maternal age
- Twins and triplets
- Post-dates pregnancy
- Growth and amniotic fluid problems
- Placenta problems/ bleeding in pregnancy
- Birth defects
- Rh disease
- Uterine malformations
Patient Resources
Our high-risk pregnancy team works closely with pediatric specialists to plan the care of babies who are sick or who have birth defects. Some links:
- University of Florida Division of Pediatric Surgery
- Real hope for CDH
(Dr. Kays and the pediatric surgery faculty at the University of Florida have a 92% survival rate for CDH babies born at Shands!) - University of Florida Division of Pediatric Cardiology
- University of Florida Division of Neonatology