Couples with a family history of repeated pregnancy loss. Couples with a maternal history of autoimmune disorders, thrombosis, lupus, or antiphospholipid antibodies. The team of health care professionals in the Pregnancy Loss Evaluation Program include board certified obstetricians and gynecologists with special training in reproductive endocrinol ogy and reproductive genetics. We also include high risk obstetricians in the program, so we can offer services to patients with late pregnancy loss, such as stillbirth. In addition, masters prepared genetic counselors, a board certified psychologist, a radiologist, and a hematologisV immunologist serve as consultants to the Program.
Every woman is unique and deserves a careful, individualized evaluation.
In many cases, it is possible to discover the specific problem con tributing to repeated miscarriage. Counseling Initially, you and your partner will meet with Joanie Vignovich, MS, a counselor who has a master's degree in genetics and is a specialist in pregnancy loss. She will gather background information and help you collect any medical records which may be pertinent to your consul tation and evaluation. In addition, our staff is sensitive to the feelings that couples have about pregnancy loss and will work with you on these issues. After meeting with the counselor, you will meet with the director of the Pregnancy Loss Evaluation Program, for a consultation and examination.