WHAT IS PERINATOLOGY?
If a woman has experienced complications during a previous pregnancy or is considered to be at high risk because of existing medical conditions, family or personal history, she may wish to consult with BAPTIST HEALTH Perinatology Services. Perinatology, also called Maternal-Fetal Medicine, is the specialty of obstetrics devoted to managing those high risk pregnancies. Women may be at increased risk for complications if they have high blood pressure, diabetes, lupus or another medical condition that would be affected by pregnancy or that may affect the pregnancy. Pregnancy-related problems such as expecting two or more babies, premature labor, or a concern about the developing fetus may indicate a consultation with a perinatologist.

REFERRAL TO A PERINATOLOGIST
The vast majority of women are referred to a perinatologist by their obstetricians or infertility specialist. Women may be referred in early pregnancy because they have a medical condition that puts them at risk for complications, such as a history of premature delivery or pregnancy loss. They may also be seen for help with conditions such as high blood pressure that occasionally develop later in pregnancy. A perinatologist may provide consultation to your obstetrician or may manage your pregnancy.

MATERNAL TRANSPORT SERVICES
Under the leadership of Dr. Stephen Chatelain, BAPTIST HEALTH Medical Center - Little Rock has developed and trained a Maternal Transport Team for patients needing specialized high risk obstetrical care. Our highly skilled Labor and Delivery nurses and our experienced flight nurses are available 24 hours a day to transport a high risk obstetrical patients to BAPTIST HEALTH Medical Center - Little Rock by ambulance or MedFlight.

NEONATAL TRANSPORT SERVICES
The Neonatal Transport Team is available 24 hours a day and will travel by ground transportation, fixed-wing or BAPTIST HEALTH MedFlight helicopter to any hospital in the state. It is staffed with a transport nurse and respiratory therapist who work under the direction of one of four board-certified Neonatologists. Recognizing the needs of your critically ill baby, our goal is to leave within 15 minutes of receiving the request for transfer.

To request a consultation with Dr. Chatelain or to transport a high risk patient to BAPTIST HEALTH Medical Center - Little Rock, call 1-800-332-4415 or 501-202-2280.

SERVICES AVAILABLE

• 10 bed High Risk Perinatal Unit
• Staffed by Labor & Delivery Registered Nurses certified in Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring, Newborn Resuscitation and various other certifications
• Bedrest Childbirth Education Program
• Dietician on staff
• Breastfeeding Support Services with certified Lactation Consultants
• Childbirth and Parenting Library
• Leisure reading library
• Video library and VCR available
• Tours of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Comfortable sleeping area for support person in all rooms
• Located next to Labor and Delivery unit for easy access