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Trust Central Florida's High-Risk Pregnancy Experts

Our top priority is the health of you and your baby. From conception to birth and beyond, count on our experienced teams to deliver comprehensive maternal-fetal care that eases your mind and lifts your spirit.

Our high-risk pregnancy OB/GYN physicians will create an individualized care plan that considers your unique risks and challenges — and keeps your journey to motherhood on the safest possible path.

Advanced Maternal Age: We offer specialized care and attention to expectant mothers who are 35 and older, as giving birth after this age comes with a higher risk of pregnancy complications related to genetic conditions, diabetes and hypertension.
Click here to read more about how we care for women over 35 in this article featuring our maternal-fetal expert Dr. Rachel Humphrey.
Genetic Disorders: We offer screenings for many inherited diseases to give you answers early. A blood test can check to see if you are a carrier of a condition that could be passed on to your baby. In most cases, both you and the baby’s father would have to carry the genetic abnormality for it to be passed on.
Many insurance carriers cover this testing, although you may wish to check with your plan. Also, many genetic tests should be performed at specific times during early pregnancy. Our team will discuss your options with you during your early prenatal visits.
Gestational Diabetes: Gestational diabetes is a temporary condition that can develop during pregnancy in women who don’t otherwise have diabetes. Pregnancy hormones can cause insulin resistance and lead to this diagnosis. We ensure expecting mothers are supported and encouraged if they receive a gestational diabetes diagnosis.
Click here to learn more about managing gestational diabetes effectively and what our experts recommend.
Multiples Pregnancy: If you’re having twins — or even triplets or another multiples pregnancy — rest assured that our maternal-fetal team will be by your side at every step. We’ll be here to answer the questions that come with a multiples pregnancy and provide the unique care, support and encouragement you need.
Obesity and High Blood Pressure: Certain lifestyle factors like obesity (a body mass index over 30) and elevated blood pressure need a higher level of attention during pregnancy to ensure you and your baby are as healthy as possible. Rest assured that you’ll have the support and guidance you need at every step here, from managing pregnancy weight gain to lowering your blood pressure.

Rachel Humphrey, MD — Let’s Chat: **High-Risk Pregnancy**

Hear from our Medical Director of Maternal-Fetal Medicine at AdventHealth for Women, Dr. Rachel Humphrey, as she discusses a variety of pregnancy-related topics, from prenatal vitamins to high-risk conditions.

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Where You Can Expect the Utmost Care

AIUM Certification

The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) has certified us as a center for fetal anatomy screening and echocardiogram.
Placenta Accreta Program

The AdventHealth for Women Placenta Accreta Program provides comprehensive care from a multidisciplinary team for this complex condition.

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Fetal Cardiology and Diagnostics

Our experts use the latest prenatal diagnostic technology to examine your baby’s heart while they’re still in the womb to give you answers well before their birth.

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High-Risk Pregnancy Experts Meet Your Team

Ahmed Al-Malt, MD, FACOG — Ahmed M Al-Malt, MD, FACOG

Orlando's Premier Dedicated High-Risk Pregnancy Unit and Level IV NICU

Orlando’s Dedicated High-Risk Pregnancy Unit

Our AdventHealth for Women location in Orlando is home to a high-risk pregnancy unit with specialized care and services just for you. Here, you’ll be regularly screened and monitored for any issues or complications, and your unit team will coordinate with both your obstetrician and the Level IV NICU at AdventHealth for Children and keep you well-informed along the way.
Convenient Access to a Level IV NICU

We provide the best newborn care in Florida, complete with state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), which can make a crucial difference when your baby arrives early or unexpected emergencies occur. Close by to us in Orlando, AdventHealth for Children is home to a Level IV NICU that offers the highest level of support for your little one when they need extra care after delivery.
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Design Every Detail Your Birth Experience Team

Scheduling your tour and planning your delivery day is easy with our Birth Experience Team at your side. Our Birth Experience Coordinators are registered nurses and certified parent educators at each of our Baby Place locations, and can answer any labor and delivery or parent education questions. Contact your Birth Experience Team to get started on your journey for you and your growing family, including:

Scheduling a tour
Pre-registering for delivery day
Signing up for parent education classes
Scheduling a lactation consultation
Selecting a pediatrician
Completing Birth Wishes

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Health Navigator Team — A Women’s Health Navigator **to Guide Your Journey**

A health navigator is a specially trained registered nurse whose job is to provide personalized clinical assistance and educational, emotional and spiritual support. Our health navigation team can assist with finding an OB/GYN, midwife or specialist, including a high-risk pregnancy care provider.

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Our Mission Lives in Your Stories

At every step of a high-risk pregnancy, our teams are here to help expectant parents overcome challenges and welcome their babies into the world. Hear how we’ve supported parents in these patient testimonials.