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Trusted Expertise for
High-Risk Pregnancies

At AdventHealth for Women, we’ve designed our personalized approach to high-risk pregnancy care around you and your baby — from conception to birth and beyond. With a robust maternal-fetal medicine program and seven labor and delivery locations in Central Florida, you won’t find a more comprehensive, specialized pregnancy care network in Florida.

We specialize in both routine and high-risk pregnancies, providing each mother and baby with comprehensive care. 

Specialists at Your Side 

Our maternal-fetal medicine physicians will work closely with you to develop a personalized care plan that ensures the health of both you and your baby. 

A Coordinator for Your Care 

If your pregnancy is high-risk, our High-Risk OB Care Coordinator will guide your care at every step. They will be there to answer your questions, assist you with scheduling appointments and crafting a care plan just for you. 

Award-Winning NICU Care 

You'll have access to our specially trained neonatologists and our network of neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), if needed. This expertise and advanced technology can make a crucial difference when babies come a little too early, or if unexpected emergencies occur.

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Listen as the bariatric staff, Dr. Kim and Dr. Smith of The Center for Metabolic and Obesity Surgery, share their passion for making a difference in the lives of our patients at Florida Hospital.

Our team is passionate about education that gives you and your family the confidence and knowledge you need to embark on this new phase of life. Our Birth Experience Team of registered nurses and certified parent educators can answer any labor, delivery or parent education questions. Your Birth Experience Coordinator will help you with:

  • Completing your Birth Wishes
  • Pre-registering for delivery day
  • Scheduling a lactation consultation
  • Scheduling a phone consult and video tour
  • Selecting a pediatrician
  • Signing up for parent education classes

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Rebecca’s journey to motherhood started with two pregnancy losses. Once she found our high-risk pregnancy care team at AdventHealth for Women, she knew she had found the right place to create a personalized, safe plan to care for her and her twins.

ROUX-EN-Y GASTRIC BYPASS

You can expect significant weight loss from this premier gastric bypass surgery designed to make your stomach much smaller. By enabling food to bypass part of the small intestine, you’ll find yourself getting full more quickly, with less desire to eat, helping you keep the weight off for years to come.

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Your bariatric surgery is destined to be a life-changing event. To help you prepare, we’ve assembled this easy-to-understand reference guide to answer many of the questions that may cross your mind.

  • How much weight will I actually lose?
  • Will I still be able to eat the same way?
  • What is the recovery period?
  • Which are the latest technologies?
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Your Birth Experience Team is standing by to guide you through every phase of pregnancy, childbirth and beyond. Reach out to our team today and we’ll reply to your appointment request within 48 hours.

Rebecca’s High-Risk Pregnancy Journey

A Birth Experience Designed Around You

Covering The
Basics of Bariatrics.

Setting A New Standard For Complete Bariatric Surgery.

A Treatment Plan Tailored To You.

Here a complete series of bariatric surgery techniques is offered to ensure you receive the treatment that's best for you with the highest levels of care and compassion possible. After your procedure, you’ll begin a comprehensive follow-up program with personal support to help you maintain your weight-loss and healthy life.

DUODENAL SWITCH

This procedure is considered the most powerful approach for patients looking to lose the greatest amount of weight. It’s especially effective for insulin-dependent diabetes, high triglycerides or high cholesterol.

SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY

The gastric sleeve has become a popular option, since it doesn’t involve much ongoing maintenance and has a low rate of long-term complications. In addition, it’s been found to improve or potentially resolve type 2 diabetes for a number of patients.

ADJUSTABLE GASTRIC BAND (LAP BAND)

Another technique our specialists use to catalyze weight loss is a laparoscopic approach that secures an adjustable silicone band-like device around the stomach to restrict food intake. It’s the second-most frequently performed procedure next to traditional gastric bypass surgery.

Knees and hips. Shoulders and wrists. Feet and ankles. They’re all in good hands here. Thousands of patients just like you have changed their lives for the better thanks to innovative approaches to orthopedic treatment. The experts on your team are skilled in minimally invasive joint procedures to help ease pain, lessen scarring, and speed your recovery time. There’s a better way to a better you, and it starts right here at Florida Hospital.


Ease Your Pain. The Easiest Way.

Experienced in High-Risk Pregnancies

Here are a few questions to ask yourself when considering if bariatric surgery is right for you.

  • Are you 100 pounds or more over your ideal body weight?
  • Is your BMI 40 or greater?
  • Is your BMI 35 or greater with obesity-related health issues, like diabetes or high blood pressure?
  • Have you been unsuccessful with traditional weight-loss programs and methods?

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Common symptoms of chronic joint pain include:

  • Discomfort while standing, walking short distances, climbing up or down stairs, or getting in and out of chairs
  • Joint swelling
  • Poor sleep due to pain
  • Start-up pain or stiffness when initiating activities from a sitting position
  • Stiffness after periods of rest
  • Weakness or instability

Additional diseases and conditions that can cause chronic joint pain include:

  • Avascular necrosis
  • Paget’s disease
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
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Meet Our High-Risk Pregnancy Experts

No one wants to hear the words “high-risk pregnancy,” but we hope you find comfort knowing that our team of specialists is always prepared to help you. At AdventHealth for Women, our team has convenient office locations throughout Central Florida that are designed to support your pregnancy day by day, week by week, guided by your High-Risk OB Care Coordinator and customized care plan.

Ahmed Al-Malt, MD

Maternal-Fetal Medicine Physician

Ahmed Al-Malt, MD, FACOG, is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology as well as maternal-fetal medicine, and he has over 30 years of experience. After graduating with his medical degree from Alexandria University in Egypt, he went on to complete a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at MetroHealth Medical Center, a teaching center of Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, among other obstetrics and gynecology residencies at facilities across the world. Then Dr. Al-Malt completed his fellowship in maternal-fetal medicine, also at MetroHealth Medical Center. He is a bilingual provider with proficiency in English and Arabic and a member of many societies, including the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine Medical Association, and Florida Obstetrics and Gynecology Society. Dr. Al Malt has also served as an assistant professor at St. Louis University, and the Co-Director of the Maternal-Fetal Center at AdventHealth.

Kathryn Berryman, MD

Maternal-Fetal Medicine Physician

Dr. Kathryn Berryman is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology, maternal-fetal medicine and obesity medicine. She joined AdventHealth Medical Group’s high-risk pregnancy team after a distinguished career in the military, where she served as a maternal-fetal medicine physician. She specializes in maternal and fetal medicine, obesity in pregnancy, high-risk and reproductive genetics and prenatal genetic counseling and screening. A proud Jefferson Scholar graduate of the University of Virginia, Dr. Berryman earned her medical degree at the University of Maryland, undertook her residency with the San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium (SAUSHEC), and completed advanced fellowship training at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

Rachel Humphrey, MD

Medical Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine Physician

Dr. Rachel Humphrey is a board-certified perinatologist, Director of AdventHealth for Women's Maternal-Fetal Medicine Program and an award-winning physician with AdventHealth Medical Group's high-risk pregnancy team. She specializes in high-risk pregnancies, comprehensive maternity care, genetic screening and counseling, and fetal and maternal testing as well as newborn screening, delivery care, multiple gestation management, prematurity risk evaluation and prevention, and prenatal counseling. Dr. Humphrey has been honored as a 'Top Doctor' by Orlando Magazine. A graduate of the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, she completed her residency training at Orlando Regional Health Care System before fellowship training in maternal-fetal medicine at Washington University School of Medicine.

Mark Wehrum, DO

Maternal-Fetal Medicine Physician

Dr. Mark Wehrum is a board-certified perinatologist at AdventHealth Medical Group's maternal-fetal care specialty practice in Winter Park. He has been in practice for more than 15 years and specializes in high-risk pregnancy care with an emphasis on safeguarding the health of mothers and their babies. Dr. Wehrum is a prolific researcher and award-winning medical educator. He earned his medical degree at the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and undertook his residency training as a military officer at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio before completing advanced fellowship training in maternal-fetal medicine at Yale University.

Stephane Crane, MD

Maternal-Fetal Medicine Physician

Stephen Crane, MD, is a board-certified obstetrics and gynecology physician. After graduating with his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from The University of Michigan, Dr. Crane received his medical degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine in Columbus, Ohio. He went on to complete a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at MetroHealth Medical Center, A Teaching Center of Case Western Reserve University, in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Crane also completed his fellowship in maternal-fetal medicine at MetroHealth Medical Center.

Keri Baacke, MD

Maternal-Fetal Medicine Physician

Dr. Keri Baacke is a board-certified OB/GYN and maternal-fetal medicine physician with AdventHealth Medical Group’s high-risk pregnancy team in Orlando and Celebration. Before joining AdventHealth, she served as a flight commander and staff perinatologist with the US Air Force in Biloxi, MS, retiring with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Dr. Baacke earned her medical degree at the University of South Carolina, where she graduated with honors, and completed her internship and OB/GYN residency at Wright Patterson Air Force Base/Wright State University in Ohio, capping her tenure as Administrative Chief Resident. She went on to complete a prestigious maternal-fetal medicine fellowship at the University of Florida in Gainesville.

Tabitha Schrufer-Poland, MD, PhD

Maternal-Fetal Medicine Physician

Tabitha L. Schrufer-Poland, MD, PhD, is an award-winning, board-certified OB/GYN and maternal-fetal medicine specialist. She specializes in high-risk pregnancies with particular interest in clotting disorders, maternal congenital and acquired cardiac disease, and many more areas. She earned her PhD in Cellular Molecular Physiology from The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania and a Doctor of Medicine degree from Florida State University College of Medicine in Tallahassee, Florida. During her OB/GYN residency and fellowship at the University of Missouri Kansas City, she focused on fetal growth restriction and maternal and fetal heart disease. She has had numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals and has given presentations at national meetings.

Callie Neuman, APRN

APRN

Callie Neuman, APRN, is an experienced nurse in multiple areas, including OB/GYN, reproductive endocrinology and women’s emergency medicine. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Central Florida and a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of South Florida. She offers comprehensive reproductive care, from pre-pregnancy to postpartum, and can assist with procedures like cesarean sections, tubal ligation and hysterectomies. She has led courses for in vitro fertilization cycles, frozen embryo transplant cycles and reproductive pharmacological interventions.
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Count on Us for Expert Fetal and Pediatric Care

AdventHealth for Children is one of the premier children’s hospitals in the country, committed to advancing medicine, innovating treatments and caring for the smallest patients in our community.

We also offer families a robust genomics program with rapid and ultra-rapid whole-genome sequencing to identify and treat genetic diseases and unexplained medical conditions in newborn and pediatric patients. Through a partnership with Rady Children’s Institute for Genomic Medicine, AdventHealth for Children is the only hospital in Central Florida to offer rapid and ultra-rapid whole genome sequencing.

Our team includes 140+ fetal and pediatric experts in more than 35 pediatric specialties, including cardiology, craniofacial and cleft palate, cancer, epilepsy and transplant.

We’re Beside You at Every Stage

Our medical experts and care coordinators have created this guide to help you understand our services and facilities, as well as the continuum of care you’ll receive, from family planning to conception to birth and beyond. You’ll get answers to questions, like:

  • Are lactation consultants and breastfeeding resources available?
  • Are there resources available to prepare me for being a new mom?
  • Can you help me select a pediatrician?
  • How can I customize my labor experience?
  • What happens if my baby needs care right after birth?
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Genome Sequencing That Offers Answers 

A Network of Expert Care for Every Specialty 

Personalized Care Close to Home

Your birth experience should be all about care that's close to home and connected to our robust network of neonatal care. Designed with family in mind, each of our Baby Place locations is ready to welcome your new arrival. Contact our team to schedule your in-person tour.

Altamonte Springs
Level II NICU

 Celebration
Level II NICU

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Waterman (Tavares)

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 Winter Park
Level II NICU 

Extra Safety Measures for
Extra Peace of Mind

Even in a pandemic, you can feel safe. We’re stocked with safety supplies, have no shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE) and masks are required for all at our facilities.

Universal Mask Use

We’re employing the following safety measures and protocols to ensure you and your loved ones feel confident, protected and safe in our facilities.

Temperature Checks

Have peace of mind that everyone you come into contact with has their temperature checked before being allowed in. Every entrance. Every facility. Everyone entering.

Cleanliness has always been one of our top priorities, but now we’re taking extraordinary new steps to ensure thorough, frequent and ongoing sanitation happens around the clock.

Extra Sanitation Measures

Take comfort knowing your safety is our priority. COVID-19-positive and symptomatic patients are carefully quarantined away from patients and visitors.

Separate Waiting and Treatment Areas 

Feel confident you’re doing the right thing to keep yourself and others safe. With limited visitation, new waiting room protocols and more, you can safely practice social distancing.

Social Distancing

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Orlando
Level IV NICU 
High-Risk OB Unit 

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Daytona Beach
Level II NICU

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Fish Memorial (Orange City)

Our neonatal intensive care units (NICU) combine state-of-the-art technology and soothing, baby-friendly environments with a comprehensive range of specialty services. The Level IV NICU in Orlando provides the highest level of neonatal care with Level II NICUs available at our Altamonte Springs, Celebration, Daytona Beach and Winter Park locations. We strive to provide parents with peace of mind by having the largest neonatal care network in Central Florida.

National Leaders in Newborn Care

Local radio DJ Sondra Rae needed NICU care when her twins arrived early. Hear Sondra’s story in her own words as she describes her journey through a high-risk pregnancy.

AdventHealth for Women is at the forefront of leading-edge treatments specifically designed for women’s evolving health care needs.

Florida's Only National Leader for Both Women's and Newborn Care

Best Newborn Care in Florida

For the 4th time, AdventHealth for Children is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the best children’s hospital for newborn care in Florida.

Nationally Recognized for Patient Safety, Quality and Transparency

The Leapfrog Group has exclusively recognized AdventHealth with the Emerald Award for remarkable achievements and leadership in patient safety, quality and transparency by a health care system, including maintaining a culture of excellence throughout all levels of the organization. Delivering consistent, high-quality, whole-person care is our priority, and we’re honored to be the first health care system to earn this award.

#1 Hospital in Greater Orlando

AdventHealth Orlando has been recognized as the #1 hospital in Greater Orlando for 14 years in a row by U.S. News & World Report.

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