Fetal Testing and Ultrasound

The Perinatal Diagnostic Program specializes in the evaluation of pregnancies.  The center includes physicians, perinatal nurses, and sonographers who specialize in high-risk pregnancy services. 

• The physicians are certified by the American Board of Obstetricians and Gynecologists in the subspeciality of Maternal Fetal Medicine. 
• The Perinatal Diagnostic Center is certified by the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine.

Pregnancies considered to be high risk require closer monitoring. The care of high risk pregnancies is one of the specialties at Baystate Health.

The following on-site services are available:

• Ultrasound of the pregnancy and fetus - is a way to see the baby inside your uterus. It’s like a baby’s first physical exam. It provides information about your unborn baby and the surrounding area within the uterus.
• Fetal echocardiogram
• Nonstress testing - monitors a baby’s heart beat while the baby kicks and stretches. If the heartbeat increases normally during the test, the baby is probably getting enough oxygen and nutrients.
• Biophysical profile (BPP)
• Doppler studies in pregnancy
• Amniocentesis - with the help of an ultrasound, allows fluid to be taken from around your baby while still inside your uterus. Testing this fluid can indicate if the baby has any health problems.
• Chorionic villous sampling (CVS)
• Fetal blood sampling
• High risk pregnancy counseling
• Genetic consultation and testing

For more information, please call 413-794-BABY (794-2229).