Perinatal Associates of the Mid-Atlantic, part of Pediatrix Medical Group | Fairfax

Women diagnosed with diabetes before or during pregnancy receive monitoring and treatment by a maternal-fetal medicine specialist to help manage blood glucose levels through nutrition, exercise, and medication.

A diagnostic test to screen for chromosome abnormalities and inherited disorders. A sample of amniotic fluid is collected through an ultrasound guided needle and sent to a laboratory for analysis.

A variety of tests to determine if a fetus has certain abnormalities, including ultrasound, nuchal translucency screening, and blood tests. Additional diagnostic tests like amniocentesis and CVS may follow if risk is indicated.

A diagnostic test to screen for chromosome abnormalities and inherited disorders by analyzing placental cells collected either transcervically or transabdominally.

A non-invasive ultrasound exam to generate images of a baby’s heart, reviewed by a maternal-fetal medicine specialist or pediatric cardiologist to identify congenital heart anomalies.

An ultrasound method to obtain images or videos of the fetus to assess due date, fetal count, growth, and detect birth defects. Uses sound waves and is safe for mother and fetus.

A genetic test determining if a parent is a carrier of the gene causing cystic fibrosis and, if already pregnant, whether the fetus has CF or is a carrier.

A genetic test offered to determine carrier status for certain inherited disorders based on the parents’ ethnicity.