Obstetrics & Gynecology in Minnesota

Maternal Fetal Medicine

Maternal Fetal Medicine, a division of Obstetrics & Gynecology, offers an integrated approach to high-risk pregnancies, caring for women who have obstetric, medical, surgical or genetic complications of pregnancy.

Maternal fetal medicine specialists complement obstetrical care providers, and can assist in consultation or comanagement of complicated conditions before (pre-conception counseling) or during pregnancy.

Imaging capabilities

Today's imaging technology offers impressively detailed images of the fetus to help assure parents about the health of their baby and to detect problems in utero.

Diseases, Treatments, and Services

We provide an integrated approach to care, which can include arranging evaluation and treatment by physicians in other specialties. Mayo Clinic's collaborative care plan includes the patient as part of the health care team.

Pre-conception care

• Care and counseling before pregnancy begins, for women
  who have increased medical, surgical or genetic risks.

Medical and Surgical Disorders

• Cancer
• Heart disease
• High blood pressure
• Preeclampsia
• Diabetes or endocrine disorders
• Kidney disease
• Infectious diseases
• Gastrointestinal disorders
• Rheumatologic diseases

Genetic testing

• Abnormal AFP (alpha-fetoprotein) or quadruple screen test
• Increased maternal or paternal age
• Increased risks for genetic conditions
• First trimester Down syndrome screening
  
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Obstetric complications

• Preterm labor and preterm birth
• Multiple gestation
• Fetal growth disorders
• Recurrent pregnancy loss

Obstetric Ultrasound and Prenatal Diagnosis

• Targeted imaging for babies, to include the following conditions:
  • Increased risk of birth defects
  • Abnormal AFP (alpha-fetoprotein) screening testing
  • Increased maternal age

Diagnostic or therapeutic procedures, including:

• Genetic amniocentesis
• Chorionic villous sampling
• Fetal blood sampling
• Fetal therapy, including intrauterine blood transfusion

Appointments

To make an appointment, call the Section of Maternal and Fetal Medicine Appointment Desk at (507) 284-5135.

For questions about costs and insurance, call the Estimating Office: (507) 284-4024.

List of Doctors

Brian C. Brost, M.D.
Norman P. Davies, M.B.B.S.
Carl H. Rose, M.D.
William J. Watson, M.D.