NKC Health High-Risk Pregnancy Care

Exceptional management of high-risk pregnancies

NKC Health High-Risk Pregnancy Care specializes in treating expecting mothers who have a pre-existing medical condition before pregnancy, develop health concerns during the pregnancy or are expecting more than one baby. 

Some obstetricians refer patients to us for specialized ultrasound services, even when the pregnancy is considered low risk.

Your appointments

Our staff is available to schedule appointments Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Arrive 15 minutes early so we have time to update your medical records. If you need to complete the new patient paperwork in our office, please arrive 30 minutes early. 

Pease bring:

• Insurance cards
• Driver’s license or valid photo ID
• Completed paperwork
• Copayment
• A list of your current medications
   

Because we care for patients with high-risk pregnancies, we ask patients to bring no more than one support person who is sixteen years or older. This helps us maintain a safe environment for everyone.

Contact our office at least 24 hours before your appointment if you need to cancel or reschedule or there may be a $50 cancellation fee.

If you arrive more than 10 minutes after your scheduled appointment time, we may need to reschedule your visit.

Prescription refills

There are a few ways you can request a prescription refill:

• At your appointment - Tell your doctor if you’ll need a refill before your next visit.
• From the patient portal - Log in to the patient portal. Under My Medications, select Renew to request a refill.
• Request that the pharmacy send refill requests electronically. 

Allow 24 hours for a response to prescription refill requests and questions received Monday through Thursday. Requests received on Friday will be answered the following Monday.

Billing & insurance

Read our financial policy to learn:

• What you can expect from us regarding insurance claims and billing
• Your financial responsibilities as a patient
• How to set up payment plans

Review the list of insurance providers we accept.
Payment for services before Oct 1 will still be paid here. Payments for services after Oct 1 can be paid through NKC Health.

Services and procedures

Our team provides consultations and specialized ultrasound exams to help monitor your health and your baby’s development.

Consultations

We evaluate and provide care recommendations for a range of maternal, pregnancy-related and fetal conditions.
Maternal conditions may include:

• Advanced maternal age
• Diabetes
• High blood pressure 
• Autoimmune diseases
• Conditions requiring blood thinners
• Obesity
• Thyroid disorders

Pregnancy-related conditions may include:

• Risk of preterm delivery
• Preeclampsia
• Shortened cervix
• History of stillbirth
• Fibroids
• Isoimmunization, which occurs when the body develops antibodies against certain red blood cells, including those related to Rh factor

Fetal conditions may include: 

• Abnormal ultrasound findings
• Restricted fetal growth
• Multiple pregnancy
• Need for prenatal genetic counseling
• A history of birth defects in a previous child or family member
   

Ultrasounds

We offer a range of specialized ultrasound exams to help assess your baby’s growth and development. Learn more about our ultrasound services.

Learn more about our ultrasound services

How to prepare for your ultrasound:

• Wear a two-piece outfit. This makes it easier to complete your exam.
• Follow your usual diet. Continue following any diet prescribed by your doctor.
• Arrive on time. If you arrive more than 10 minutes late, we may need to reschedule your ultrasound.

What to expect during your ultrasound:

• If a clear image cannot be obtained through an abdominal ultrasound, we may perform a transvaginal ultrasound. This is less likely to be needed after 24 weeks of pregnancy.
• Ultrasound images are sent to your phone through Trice. You can download and share them from your device.
• If you request images more than 30 days after your appointment, a $25 fee applies to retrieve them from our archives.
   

Referring physician info

We work closely with referring OB/GYNs to evaluate and manage high-risk pregnancies. Our team provides individualized care and recommendations to support the best possible outcomes for mothers and their babies.

To help us contact your patient and schedule an appointment as qucikly as possible, send:

•  A completed service request form
• Patient demographics and insurance information
• Prenatal and medical records
• Prenatal lab results, especially genetic testing results
• Ultrasound reports, if applicable

Once we receive this information, our staff will contact your patient to schedule an appointment. We will also keep your office informed of your patient’s appointment status, including the scheduled date and any missed appointments.