High Risk and Diabetic Center

The Perinatal Center is a comprehensive maternal and newborn service, assessing high-risk patients and/or bearing high-risk fetus, who will require a high level of specialized care, some of which are not available anywhere else in Western New York.

The Perinatal Center at Women & Children's Hospital is a center of perinatal services, equipment, and specialists in a newly renovated and expanded center expecting both high-risk and normal deliveries. High-risk and diabetic patients are cared for by maternal-fetal specialists, obstetrical nurse clinician, certified diabetic nutritionists, OB social worker and registration staff. This team is responsible for the overall quality care during a patient's pregnancy.

Services:
• Education and training to all hospitals within the region which provide maternity and newborn services.
• Review the care provided to all maternal and newborn patients transferred to the RPC.
• Provide consultative services regarding care of the high risk mother and newborn.
• Provide follow up communication to the referring physician and hospital staff.

Programs Offered:
• AHA/AAP Neonatal Resuscitation Program. Original Provider Course and renewal programs are offered throughout the year.
• S.T.A.B.L.E. Program (pre-transport stabilization of the newborn).
• Fetal monitoring classes provided on an as needed basis to regional affiliates and within the RPC.
• Continuing education and preceptorship offered to affiliate hospitals to update and enhance staff knowledge.
• Clinical workshops, didactic programs and clinical case reviews may be arranged on a per case basis.

For additional information go to: http://www.buffalomfm.org