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MATERNAL-FETAL MEDICINE SPECIALIST

A maternal-fetal medicine doctor is an obstetrician with special training in the care of high-risk pregnant women. High-risk means there is an increased chance of problems. This type of doctor can care for women who have premature labor, multiple gestations (twins or more), high blood pressure, or diabetes.

NEONATAL NURSE PRACTITIONER (NNP)

Neonatal nurse practitioners (NNP) are highly skilled professionals with great experience in the care of newborn infants. The NNP works along with a neonatologist to diagnose and treat health problems in babies in the NICU. The NNP also performs procedures to help diagnose and manage certain conditions, such as a spinal tap or chest tube placement.

NEPHROLOGIST

A nephrologist is a doctor with special training in diagnosing and treating problems with the kidneys and urinary system. This type of doctor might be asked to see a baby who has problems in the development of the kidneys, such as hydronephrosis (excess fluid within the kidney), or to help care for a baby whose kidneys do not work properly. If a baby needs kidney surgery, the nephrologist will work with a surgeon or urologist.

NEUROLOGIST

A neurologist is a doctor with special training in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the brain, nerves, and muscles. This type of doctor might be asked to see a baby who has seizures or bleeding in the brain.

The neurologist might order a head ultrasound, electroencephalogram (EEG), CT scan, or MRI scan to help identify the cause of the problem. If the infant needs surgery for a problem in the brain or spinal cord, the neurologist might work with a neurosurgeon.

NEUROSURGEON

A neurosurgeon is a doctor trained as a surgeon who operates on the brain and spinal cord. This type of doctor might be asked to see a baby who has problems such as such as spina bifida, skull fracture, or hydrocephalus.

OBSTETRICIAN

An obstetrician is a doctor with special training in the prenatal care and delivery of women who are pregnant. This type of doctor might also assist women who are trying to get pregnant and follow women with medical conditions such as diabetes or decreased fetal growth.