Northwest Perinatal Center FAQs
- How is care coordinated between your clinician and the Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists at Northwest Perinatal Center?
Typically, a MFM is a resource to be utilized by your care clinician to provide supplemental information and counseling regarding your pregnancy. The extent of this interaction is based upon the individual reasons for referral, and can take of the following forms:
- A one-time visit with recommendations
- Continued ongoing shared care between both clinicians
- The complete assumption of care by our MFMs
In each of these situations, prompt and clear communication between our MFMs and your care clinician is our goal.
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- Why might a patient wish to be referred to Northwest Perinatal Center?
Patients referred to Northwest Perinatal Center are typically seen for one of several reasons:
- Fetal issues including high-resolution ultrasound, genetic counseling, and prenatal diagnosis
- Maternal medical issues during pregnancy such as diabetes, high blood pressure, thyroid disease, history of blood clots, or medication exposures
- Pregnancy complications such as prior premature births, preeclampsia, or pregnancy loss
Because of the expertise our clinicians have in these fields, patients may wish to be seen at Northwest Perinatal Center for additional counseling and obstetric care.
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- Why is a Northwest Perinatal Center Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist ideally suited to care for women with high-risk pregnancies?
The MFMs at Northwest Perinatal Center have additional training in caring for complicated pregnancies. All of our MFMs have trained at some of the leading centers for high-risk obstetric care in the country and also have additional expertise in a variety of fields. In addition to being experts in their field, our MFMs are supported by highly trained staff and utilize state-of-the-art equipment, which enhances their ability to provide you with pregnancy care that is on the leading edge of today's medicine.
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- Is there any new research and/or technology concerning treatments for obstetrical problems?
Research and technology in the area of maternal-fetal medicine is constantly moving forward, and Northwest Perinatal Center Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists stay abreast of the latest studies and trials.
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- How long does it take to obtain test results from Northwest Perinatal Center?
Results from an amniocentesis to examine the fetal chromosomes typically take approximately 10-14 days to return. The results are relayed to the patient and referring clinicians as soon as they are available.
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- What are the benefits for the physician or care clinician who refers his/her high-risk patient to Northwest Perinatal Center?
- Confidence that your patient is cared for by an experienced and compassionate team of high-risk clinicians.
- Assurance that state-of-the-art technology is supporting the evaluation and care of your patient.
- Prompt follow-up to you and your patient.
- Care options designed to fit your preferences and your patient's individual needs, including one-time consultations, patient continuing co-management, or complete assumption of care by our high-risk clinicians.
- Immediate in-hospital consultations and complete care for maternal transports.
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- What geographical area does the Northwest Perinatal Center serve?
The Northwest Perinatal Center serves patients in Oregon and Southwest Washington.
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