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The Center for Abnormal Placentation at Hackensack University Medical Center’s Department of Maternal-Fetal Medicine & Surgery specializes in the diagnosis and medical/surgical management of conditions that affect the placenta, including:

• Placenta accreta
• Placental abruption
• Placenta previa

The center performs the most surgeries in the nation for high-risk placenta accreta and other placental problems. Patients benefit from groundbreaking research conducted by an Obstetric Research Division and can access leading-edge treatments for placental abnormalities.

The Center for Abnormal Placentation is the first program in the world created specifically for women with abnormal placental development. The MFM specialists have treated more than 300 cases and achieved exceptional neonatal and maternal outcomes, including:

• A 100 percent maternal survival rate
• The lowest rate of blood transfusion in the country in a MFM program
• The lowest national rates of maternal admissions to the intensive care unit

The Center for Early Pregnancy Loss at Hackensack University Medical Center evaluates women who’ve experienced a pregnancy loss between 12 and 20 weeks, specializing in those who have had multiple miscarriages. The center offers comprehensive medical and emotional support for those dealing with early pregnancy loss, including expert medical guidance, personalized treatment plans, counseling services, and resources to assist patients in their healing process.

Perinatal Diagnostic Unit

The Perinatal Diagnostic Unit at Hackensack University Medical Center offers advanced obstetric imaging and screening procedures, including:

• Chorionic villus sampling (CVS)
• Amniocentesis
• Biochemical and ultrasound screening tests
• Percutaneous umbilical blood sampling (PUBS)
• Biophysical profile
• Doppler velocimetry
• Fetal echocardiography

The unit aims to ensure a thorough and precise assessment of fetal health during pregnancy, offering a range of diagnostic tools and expertise to support expectant parents.

For families who know beforehand that their baby may need a stay in the NICU, the Healthy Beginnings Program at K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital at Jersey Shore University Medical Center provides prenatal consultations and care coordination to help parents prepare for their child’s arrival.

Similarly, the Fetal Care Program at Hackensack University Medical Center offers comprehensive care for fetuses with congenital conditions or other problems that can complicate birth, including:

• Congenital heart defects
• Neural tube defects
• Chromosomal abnormalities
• Structural malformations in organs or limbs

Committed to high-quality, non-judgmental, and compassionate care, our team integrates Complex Family Planning into OBGYN services. Collaborating with subspecialists as needed, our board-certified MFM specialists provide expert care for:

• Complex contraceptive needs
• Unbiased pregnancy options counseling
• Support through spontaneous and induced abortion processes
• Uterine evacuation
• Birth control counseling
• STI testing
• Contraceptive removals
• Surgical sterilization