Overview
The Collaborative Obstetric Medicine at Bridgeport Hospital is dedicated to serving the special and diverse needs of those with medical conditions before, during and after pregnancy. Care is provided in collaboration with the patient’s obstetric providers to provide comprehensive care and ensure smooth transition after delivery.
Patients will be seen by an Obstetric Medicine, board-certified internist with fellowship training in medical complications of pregnancy.
Depending on the needs of the individual, they may be referred to a Maternal-Fetal Medicine provider, dedicated subspecialist, or our multidisciplinary team which includes mental health, nutrition, and social work.
Common conditions patients can be referred for:
- Asthma and pulmonary diseases
- Autoimmune disorders
- Cardiovascular disease
- Chronic kidney disease
- Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy (high blood pressure)
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Migraines
- Seizure disorders
- Thromboembolism
- Thyroid disorders
These are just some of the common conditions which may prompt referral. Women who are planning pregnancy, are pregnant or postpartum may be referred for evaluation of any medical condition.
We also provide consultations for patients referred by primary care providers, obstetric providers or specialists. Patients may refer themselves directly.
Services Offered
Pre-Conception Counselling
The clinic offers pre-conception counselling and pregnancy planning for women with pre-existing medical conditions, including a full review of medications.
Pregnancy and Postpartum Care
Women can be seen for a one-time consultation or ongoing care throughout pregnancy and the postpartum period. Women with new medical conditions or worsening of pre-existing medical conditions in the immediate postpartum period will also be seen.
Postpartum Heart Care Program
The clinic provides a postpartum heart care program for women whose pregnancies are complicated by pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, placental abruption or stillbirth. Our goal is to prevent chronic disease by identifying risk factors that present in pregnancy and provide counseling and treatment aimed at reducing the risk of chronic disease later in life.
