MFM Programs and Clinics
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
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
Why Choose Us for Maternal Fetal Medicine?
Choosing Hackensack Meridian Health means choosing nationally recognized experts in maternal fetal medicine and high-risk pregnancy care. Our team delivers compassionate, coordinated perinatal care tailored to your unique needs – whether you’re facing a pregnancy over age 35, managing a chronic condition, expecting multiples, or something else.
Expertise You Can Trust
Your care team includes board-certified maternal-fetal specialists, perinatologists, neonatologists, obstetric nurses, obstetric anesthesiologists and pediatricians. Together, we offer advanced support for women with autoimmune disorders in pregnancy, gestational diabetes, high blood pressure and other chronic conditions – providing seamless, expert care every step of the way.
Proven High-Quality Care
Hackensack University Medical Center is the first hospital in the nation to receive The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Advanced Certification in Perinatal Care (ACPC). This recognition reflects our commitment to delivering safe, effective care for complex pregnancies, including placenta previa monitoring, preeclampsia treatment and twin pregnancy monitoring.
Excellent Outcomes
Our outcomes speak for themselves: a zero percent mortality rate among high-risk mothers, the lowest blood transfusion rate in the country, and minimal risk of bleeding during childbirth. Whether you're navigating fetal anomalies, infections in pregnancy, Rh incompatibility or something else, our expert team provides the support and specialized care you deserve.
