High-Risk Pregnancy Care (Maternal-Fetal Medicine)

Trust the maternal-fetal medicine doctors at Billings Clinic. They’ll work with your obstetrician to care for your high-risk pregnancy. With their expert help, you can enjoy peace of mind. They’ll guide you on what to expect and how to care for yourself and your baby.

What Does a High-Risk Pregnancy Mean?

If you are high-risk, it might mean you:

Are younger than 20 or older than 35
Carry more than one fetus (twins, triplets, etc.)
Face an unexpected medical issue while pregnant
Have a health condition before pregnancy that might cause problems (cancer, diabetes, or high blood pressure)
Have lost a pregnancy (had a miscarriage)
Use alcohol, illegal substances, or tobacco during pregnancy

To protect yourself and your baby, see the high-risk pregnancy team at Billings Clinic in Billings and Bozeman.

Safe, Advanced Prenatal Testing Options

Regular health checks and blood or imaging tests help keep you and your baby safe and healthy. Health exams may check your blood pressure, blood sugar levels, and urine. Fetal tests check your baby’s breathing, heart rate, movement, and overall health.

Maternal-Fetal Ultrasound

A maternal-fetal medicine ultrasound is more complete than a typical fetal ultrasound. It checks your baby's growth and can detect problems during pregnancy. Certified technicians at Billings Clinic use advanced 3D and 4D imaging technology. This gives you the clearest pictures of your baby.

Feel confident you're getting accurate, high-quality images. We’re the first program in Montana and northern Wyoming to earn national recognition from the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine for excellence in ultrasound care.

Advanced Screening & Diagnostic Methods

Your doctor can use ultrasound as well as noninvasive blood tests. These tests screen for genetic conditions like Down syndrome. If you or your doctor thinks there are genetic concerns, you can also get specialized diagnostic testing, like amniocentesis. This test checks a small sample of the fluid around your baby.

Specialized Care for Pregnancy Diabetes

Get a referral from your OB-GYN for care and support at our pregnancy diabetes clinic. You’ll find help for Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, or gestational (pregnancy) diabetes. You'll meet with our entire specialized team:

Certified diabetes educators guide your diabetes management.
A dedicated dietitian helps you eat right.
Experienced nurses monitor your health.
Maternal-fetal specialists oversee your care.

Keep up your regular prenatal care with your obstetrician or family doctor. You can visit our clinics in Billings, Bozeman, or Miles City, Montana. We’ll coordinate these specialized services for you.

Referrals

If you’re a referring physician, we welcome your patient referrals. We’re here to help patients who:

Have diabetes and are thinking about getting pregnant
Are pregnant and have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes
Just found out they have gestational diabetes

Maternal Emergency Transport

If you or your baby needs special care fast, our MedFlight Team is ready 24/7. Our skilled nurses and respiratory therapists can take you or your sick or premature baby to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Billings Clinic. We can use an ambulance or air transport for the care you need.