Sharp Mary Birch Maternal-Fetal Medicine San Diego

To see one of our specialists, you’ll need a referral from your primary care provider. We’re not able to accommodate walk-ins at this time.

We offer comprehensive care for women throughout pregnancy, including advanced diagnostic services and specialized programs. Our services include:

• Perinatal consultation

• Preterm birth prevention

• Cervical length assessment

• Cerclage surgery (including abdominal cerclages)

• Diabetes in Pregnancy program

• Maternal transport program

• Prenatal diagnosis

• Genetic counseling (provided by Integrated Genetics counselors)

• Nuchal translucency screening

• Genetic sonography

• Fetal echocardiography

• Chorionic villus sampling

• Amniocentesis

• Fetal well-being testing

Our office is here to support individuals who may have higher-risk pregnancies or specific concerns. You might benefit from our services if:

• You have concerns about the possibility of birth defects or abnormalities in your baby

• You have medical conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, lupus, heart or kidney disease, or a history of blood clots

• You have experienced complications in previous pregnancies, such as preterm labor, premature rupture of membranes, recurrent pregnancy loss, birth defects or issues with fetal growth

• Your current pregnancy was conceived through infertility treatment

• You are carrying multiples, such as twins, triplets or more

All deliveries performed by our physicians, including those for patients receiving complete obstetric care, take place at a Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns location.

Doctors at the maternal-fetal medicine centers and high-risk pregnancy clinic accept almost all insurance plans and treat adult patients of all ages. Please call us for more information at 858-541-4800.

Co-management ensures seamless collaboration between obstetricians, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, endocrinologists and diabetes educators — providing comprehensive care for both mother and baby.

For patients with Type 1, Type 2, or gestational diabetes, our goal is to optimize maternal and fetal outcomes through a coordinated, multidisciplinary approach that includes:

• Preconception counseling: Guidance to help achieve optimal glycemic control before pregnancy

• Ultrasound fetal surveillance: Regular imaging to monitor fetal growth and well-being

• Glucose monitoring and insulin adjustment: Individualized plans for blood-sugar tracking and medication management

• Delivery planning: Tailored strategies based on maternal and fetal status to ensure safe delivery