Kenneth Higby MD, FACOG
Board Certified
Maternal-Fetal Care

(210) 354-BABY
(210-354-2229)

(210) 354-9973 fax




Providing progressive, comprehensive,
quality care for all high risk obstetric patients.


Welcome...

Our mission is to provide the highest quality of obstetrical care in a pleasant surrounding. All patients are treated with respect,  understanding, and courtesy. Our success can only be measured by your satisfaction with the health care your patients receive.

 

Available Services:

Prenatal Diagnosis
Preconceptual Counseling
Genetic Counseling
Maternal Serum Screening
Chromosome Analysis
Counseling for Ultrasound Abnormalities
Comprehensive Diabetic Education

- Nutritional Evaluation
- Insulin Administration
- Teaching Services

Diabetic Management

- Pregestational
- Gestational

Hypertension Management
Management of Medical Complications of Pregnancy
Risk Assessment for Preterm Labor & Cervical Incompetence
Perinatal Consultation

Indications:

Suspected Abnormality on Prior Sonographic Exam
Family History of Chromosomal or Birth Defect, Mental Retardation, or Hereditary Disorer
- Sickle Cell
- Cystic Fibrosis, etc...
Multiple Gestation
Advanced Maternal Age
Post Dates Pregnancy
Abnormal Placentation
Fetal Arrhythmia
Abnormal Amniotic Fluid Volume
Fetus at Risk for Abnormal Growth
Vaginal Bleeding During Pregnancy
Increased Fetal Risk for Neural Tube Defects
- Diabetes
- Epilepsy
- Anti-Convulsive Medications
Decreased Fetal Movement
Pregestional Diabetes Mellitus
Risk for Cervical Incompetence or Preterm Labor
Abnormal Maternal Serum Screening Test
History of Repetitive Pregnancy Losses
Documented Teratogen Exposure
Maternal Disorders
- Hypertension
- Cardiac Disease
- Connective Tissue Disease

Procedures:

Obstetrical Ultrasound
- Comprehensive Fetal Anatomical Survey
- Fetal Echocardiography
- Routine Ultrasound
- Umbilical Artery Velocimetry
- M-Mode Doppler
- Cervical Length Assessment
- Amniotic Fluid Volume Assessment
- Fetal Growth Assessment
- Placental Location
Amniocentesis
- Genetic Studies
- Lung Maturity
- Amnioreduction
Fetal Biophysical Profile
Non-Stress Test
Invasive In-Utero Procedures
- Percutaneous Umbilical Blood Sampling
- Fetal Transfusions
- Vesico-Amniotic Shunts, etc...

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