Visitor Restriction Due to H1N1

To protect the health of patients during this flu season, no one under the age of 18 will be allowed to visit The Department of Maternal Fetal Medicine at The Dorothy B. Kraft Center.  This restriction is also in place at The Valley Hospital.
 
In addition, anyone with flu symptoms, such as coughing, sneezing, runny nose, or fever, should refrain from visiting.

We thank you for your cooperation and apologize for any inconvenience.

Specializing in the Diagnosis, Treatment and Ongoing Care of High-Risk Pregnant Mothers and Their Unborn Babies

What is Maternal-Fetal Medicine?

Maternal-Fetal Medicine is a subspecialty of obstetrics that specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing care of expectant mothers throughtout Bergen County and their unborn babies. Some women may be at an increased risk for complications during pregnancy after age 35, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, or other medical conditions. Sometimes women are considered to have a high-risk pregnancy if they are carrying more than one fetus, experience preterm labor, or have a history of pregnancy-related complications.

Maternal-Fetal Medicine at The Valley Hospital is a world-class diagnostic referral center. Maternal-Fetal Medicine physicians specialize in providing care for women who are at risk for problems during their pregnancies. These specialists deliver state-of-the-art reproductive healthcare services in a caring and considerate manner.

Valley's Maternal-Fetal Medicine Team

Maternal-Fetal Medicine offers the most expert care that is blended with technology and a heart of compassion. It is equipped with the latest technology and armed with the most up-to-date knowledge in the field. Our multidisciplinary team of experts, including our physicians, who are maternal-fetal medicine specialists; ultrasonographers; genetic counselors; and perinatal nurses stand ready to provide you with the kind of accurate prenatal evaluations, fetal monitoring, and state-of-the-art diagnostic procedures today's high-risk pregnancies demand.

If you need an Obstetrician/Gynecologist, please click here to view those on Valley's medical staff.

The Valley Hospital offers a wide array of women's and children's services, including Maternal-Fetal Medicine, The Center for Childbirth, The Center for Women, Children and Family Education, and The Kireker Center for Child Development. Maternal and Child Health services are provided in the home by Valley Home Care.

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