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Center for Maternal and Fetal Care
Specialized Care for High Risk Pregnancies
Dr. Sean Kenney and Dr. Benjamin Byers
You’re pregnant – or considering becoming pregnant – and because of your health, age or various other factors your pregnancy may be high risk. You can take comfort in knowing that our doctors have the training, dedication and expertise to care for you and your baby. We’ve dedicated our practice to caring for moms and babies at high risk. Through every stage – from preconception planning through your pregnancy and your delivery – our focus is providing the best possible care for you and your baby.
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What is a High Risk Pregnancy & Specialized Care for Mom & Baby
We’ll help you on your journey with advanced testing, treatment and guidance. You’ll be fully informed and know what to expect. Your personal doctor(s) will continue to be involved throughout your care. As a team, we all work together toward your dream to become a mom.
Services
High Risk Pregnancy Services
Our full range of care for you includes:
- Preconception counseling and risk assessment
- Genetic counseling
- Prenatal diagnosis
- Routine and 3D and 4D ultrasounds, detailed ultrasound evaluation
- First trimester screening
- Amniocentesis
- Second trimester screening for chromosomal abnormalities
- Assistance with a wide variety of maternal, fetal and pregnancy-related conditions
- Pregnancy care and delivery, working with your personal doctor
We understand this can be a stressful time for you, and it is also a joyous time. We are here to provide you with the information you need to make the best decisions for you and your baby, and to provide assurance through care and compassion, knowledge and expertise.
Schedule Your Appointment
To schedule your appointment with Dr. Kenney or Dr. Byers, call 402-483-8485 or use our online request form.
High Risk Pregnancy Factors
A pregnancy may be considered high risk for many different reasons ranging from the need to monitor and manage your previous health conditions more closely during pregnancy to life-threatening conditions.
Some factors where you may benefit from having a maternal-fetal medicine specialist involved in your care include:
- Age – if you are age 35 or over
- Health complications – if you have high blood pressure, diabetes or other health conditions that need to be closely monitored during your pregnancy for your safety as well as your baby’s safety
- Unexpected circumstances – these may arise during the course of your pregnancy, creating complications for your pregnancy and delivery
We know these risk factors can create stress for you during a time when you want to be happy and focus on having a healthy baby. We are here to provide you with the information you need to make the best decisions for you and your baby, and to provide assurance through care and compassion, knowledge and expertise.
Our entire staff is here to support you.
3D & 4D Ultrasound
You receive high quality 3D/4D imaging, convenient scheduling, expert evaluation of the ultrasound and prompt results.
Convenient, prompt care
- Appointments available same day and within one-two days, based on your needs
- Receive results during your appointment, and to your doctor within 24 hours
Comfortable, quality imaging with extra benefits for you
- 3D & 4D ultrasounds, as well as traditional ultrasounds
- Flat screen TVs display images so you can easily see your baby
- You receive a copy of your baby’s 3D (or 4D) image, and a CD of images if you wish
Consultative services available if needed
- Board certified maternal-fetal medicine specialists onsite for immediate consultative care to patients and referring physicians in the event of an abnormal finding
- Prompt call to referring physician office to report results and offer patient consultation
- Immediate consultation available to you to relieve stress and anxiety
We accept most insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Talk to your doctor about your ultrasound needs. Your doctor can refer you for an ultrasound.
Blogs & Podcasts
How Can a Maternal-Fetal Specialist Help with my High-Risk Pregnancy?
In this Q&A, Benjamin Byers, DO, answers your questions about high-risk pregnancy and how maternal-fetal specialists can guide these special pregnancies to term.
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Advice About Eating Fish: What Pregnant Women and Parents Should Know
Did you know? Eating fish helps your baby’s brain develop, and it’s good for all of us throughout our lives. Find out the Best Fish, Good Fish and Fish to Avoid – plus info on eating sushi while pregnant.
Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist Benjamin Byers, DO, breaks down the guidelines for eating fish for pregnant women, children and people of all ages.
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How old is too old to have a baby?
As more and more women are having babies in their late 30s and early 40s, maternal-fetal medicine specialist Sean Kenney, MD, discusses the question of 'how old is too old to have a baby?' While risks increase with age, medical technology has improved over the years. Learn more about new tests/screenings and ways to prepare.
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Gestational Diabetes: What Expecting Mothers Should Know
10-Minute podcast with maternal-fetal specialist, Benjamin Byers, DO
About 10 percent of women who do not have diabetes develop diabetes during pregnancy. Becoming educated on what to do to control gestational diabetes during pregnancy is important for you and your baby.
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A New Non-Invasive Test for Downs Syndrome
10-Minute podcast with maternal-fetal specialist, Sean Kenney, MD
Cell-free fetal DNA testing is a relatively new test used to determine the risk of a baby having a chromosome disorder, such as Down syndrome, Edwards syndrome or Patau syndrome. In this podcast, Dr. Kenney helps you better understand this test and how it can help determine health risks to an unborn child.
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MyChart Patient Portal & Online Bill Pay
Bryan Health MyChart Patient Portal
We offer our patients convenient, quality care and easy ways for you to stay in touch about your health through Bryan Health MyChart, our secure, online patient portal.
You can use Bryan Health MyChart – anytime day or night – to:
- Request appointments and prescription refills
- View test results from our office and any Bryan Health location
- Request access to and view family health records
- Secure message your doctor or nurse
- And more!
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Insurance
We accept most insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield.
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If you would like to talk to a member of our team, please call 1-877-577-9277 or 402-481-5791.
