Highlands Center for Women

Having a baby can be one of the most exciting times of a woman’s life. When you find out that you’re pregnant, you’re probably filled simultaneously with happiness and hundreds of questions. Highlands offers experienced physicians who can answer your questions, calm your fears and celebrate joyous milestones with you.

The physicians at Highlands Center for Women deliver hundreds of babies each year and our clinical obstetrics staff is among the most experienced – and compassionate – in the area. Highlands also offers the services of a nurse practitioner who specializes in obstetrics.

In addition, Highlands has an ultrasound department that offers the latest in ultrasound technology, including the new 3D ultrasounds that let you see remarkably clear images of your baby.

If you think you’re pregnant, call us at (864) 234-0700 to schedule an appointment. We look forward to celebrating with you!

 

Some women need special care during pregnancy either due to a pre-existing medical condition, a condition developed during pregnancy, genetic predispositions or simply by carrying multiple babies. Pre-existing medical conditions that require special monitoring include high blood pressure, diabetes, lupus and thyroid disorders. Conditions such as gestational diabetes can develop during pregnancy, and also need special monitoring and treatment.

 

The physicians and clinical staff at Highlands are highly experienced in managing and treating symptoms of high-risk pregnancies so you can rest assured knowing that you are in the best of hands.  If you have a chronic medical condition and are thinking of becoming pregnant, call our office at (864) 234-0700 to schedule an appointment with one of our physicians. 

 

If you are considered a high-risk pregnancy and are in your third trimester, your physician may recommend a non-stress test. During this test, two belts are placed around your stomach that record both your contractions and your baby’s heart rate and movement, and you press a button every time you feel your baby move. This non-stress tests monitor your baby’s heartbeat to make sure your baby is getting plenty of oxygen during the last stage of pregnancy.

 

At Highlands, obstetrical non-stress tests can be performed in the office. Your doctor may also recommend this test if you have too much or too little amniotic fluid around your baby, or if your baby is not moving as much as expected.