A test or exam might have revealed complications with your unborn baby. In that case, your health care provider may refer you to a maternal-fetal medicine specialist for additional care.

Complications can include:

• Alloimmune thrombocytopenia
• Arrhythmia, or abnormal heartbeat
• Fetal anomaly, including chromosomal abnormalities
• Hydrops, or an accumulation of fluid in the fetus’ body
• Severe growth restriction

The Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine and its Prenatal Diagnosis Center also participate in the state’s Fetal Treatment Program.