Obstetrix of Colorado, part of Pediatrix Medical Group

303-860-9990

303-839-7761

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About Our Practice

Serving eight communities in Colorado, and Casper and Cheyenne, Wyoming, Obstetrix of Colorado, part of Pediatrix Medical Group, includes highly educated medical professionals specializing in women’s health care. Expectant mothers and their primary obstetricians rely on our staff in the areas of:

Prenatal care and testing.
Complicated and high-risk pregnancies.
Labor and delivery.

Maternal-fetal medicine specialists

Our board-certified maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) specialists provide prenatal care for expectant mothers with complicated or high-risk pregnancies, as well as their developing babies. In addition to a four-year obstetrics and gynecology residency, they have undergone three additional years of education and training, and their core focus is to:

Oversee existing health problems such as high blood pressure and diabetes.
Manage pregnancy-related maternal medical issues, such as preeclampsia.
Conduct diagnostic tests and procedures to identify possible congenital abnormalities and genetic disorders.
Monitor babies’ development and growth.
Manage post-pregnancy health issues.
Identify potential concerns and propose solutions for future pregnancies.

Women’s health nurse practitioners

Our highly educated and experienced women’s health nurse practitioners support our MFM specialists by providing prenatal care during scheduled office visits. Additionally, our Diabetes in Pregnancy Management Program includes nutrition counseling, glucometer education and adjustment of medications via weekly visits with in-person and telemedicine capabilities.

Obstetric hospitalists

In addition to our MFM specialists and women’s health nurse practitioners, our team includes a group of board-certified obstetrician/gynecologists assigned to the labor and delivery units at Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center in Denver, Colorado, and Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, Colorado. The OB/GYNs, referred to as OB hospitalists, are skilled at inpatient pregnancy problem assessment and management. They also provide labor management and supervision. Our OB hospitalists are available 24/7, ensuring patients receive high-quality care at any time, in any situation.

Perinatal nurse practitioners

Our dedicated, specially trained perinatal nurse practitioners care for expectant mothers alongside our OB hospitalists. They provide care to patients and their families during delivery and after birth.

Insurance Options
Pediatrix accepts most insurance plans. This list is for reference purposes only and is subject to change. Please note that insurance directories may not provide the most current clinician listings. Please contact our office or your insurance provider to confirm coverage. This list is for reference purposes only and is subject to change.
- Aetna
- Anthem (BCBS of Colorado
- Pathway Products and HMO Colorado (excluding HMO Select)
- Banner - May need authorization
- Cigna
- Cofinity
- Colorado Medicaid (excluding Denver Health Medicaid)
- First Health/Coventry
- Kaiser - HMO will require referral from a contracted Kaiser physician
- Multi Plan
- Nebraska Medicaid (Healthy Blue and Nebraska Total Care
- Private Health Care Systems (PHCS)
- Rocky Mountain HMO (excluding EPO w/New West Physician Group as the network)
- Tricare - Prime still requires an authorization from referring physician
- UMR
- United HealthCare - (excluding AARP Medicare Complete)
- Win Health (Northern Colorado and Wyoming product)
- Government
  - Colorado Medicaid
  - Kansas Medicaid - requires authorization from referring physician
  - Novitas (Medicare)
  - Wyoming Medicaid (Title 19)
  - New Mexico Medicaid - requires authorization from ref physician
Hospital Affiliations
- Presbyterian St Luke's
- Avista
- Rose Medical Center
- Sky Ridge Medical Center
- Swedish Medical Center

Services Offered

Diabetes Management in Pregnancy

Women diagnosed with diabetes before or during pregnancy have difficulties producing the appropriate amount of insulin to process glucose, or sugar, in their bodies. Improper management of diabetes during pregnancy can lead to serious health problems for both the mother and baby. A maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) specialist is specially trained to treat women with diabetes during pregnancy. Through frequent prenatal visits, an MFM specialist can monitor and provide recommendations to help manage blood glucose levels through a combination of healthy eating, exercise and medications.
Genetic Counseling

Support provided by a genetic professional or qualified physician to the patient and the doctor by identifying genetic risk, discussing family history, explaining available testing options and implications of test results, as well as providing patient education. Genetic counselors or qualified physicians, act as patient advocates translating medical and scientific knowledge into practical information. In addition, resources are available to provide support to anyone who may be at risk for a variety of inherited conditions or birth defects, such as cystic fibrosis or disorders common to a particular race or ethnic group. This information is provided in a non-directive, unbiased manner and allows the patient to make their own decisions regarding testing options.
High-Risk Obstetric Care and Consults

An extra level of care available to women at risk of experiencing problems during or after their pregnancy. A variety of risk factors can make a pregnancy high-risk, including advanced maternal age, chronic health conditions, problems with a previous pregnancy and problems that develop during pregnancy. A high-risk pregnancy means the baby is at a higher risk of having health problems during pregnancy, birth or after delivery. Women having a high-risk pregnancy should be seen more frequently for close monitoring by a maternal-fetal medicine specialist, a physician specially trained to treat high-risk pregnancies.
Inpatient Consultation and Care
Management of Advanced Maternal Age

Women who become pregnant after age 35 are more likely to have pre-existing health problems that can complicate pregnancy and are at greater risk for complications like high blood pressure, abnormal fetal growth and diabetes in pregnancy. There is also an increased risk for certain fetal genetic abnormalities, specifically trisomies (where the fetus has an extra chromosome).
Management of Multiple Gestations (twins or more)

Pregnant women carrying multiples (twins, triplets, quadruplets, etc.) are at an increased risk of experiencing complications such as preterm delivery, low birth weight and preeclampsia. A maternal-fetal medicine specialist specializes in the care of women experiencing a high-risk pregnancy, such as multiples, and has the additional training and experience required to treat any complications experienced during a pregnancy.
Pre-Conception Counseling

An evaluation of a woman's current health and medical history to help identify opportunities to better prepare the body for becoming pregnant and to counsel her on risks and management of future pregnancy. The evaluation may include a review of the patient's current lifestyle and medical/obstetric history, including current medications, screening and treatment for any infectious diseases, immunization updates, education and recommendations on behavior modifications to reduce risk factors.
Amniocentesis
Antenatal (Prenatal) Testing (Screening)

Antenatal or prenatal diagnostic screening, refers to a variety of testing options available to determine if a fetus has certain abnormalities. Many of the tests are conducted by an obstetrician (OB) as routine prenatal screening, including ultrasound, nuchal translucency screening and testing of a pregnant woman's blood to help estimate the risk of certain abnormalities. When a test indicates a higher risk, additional tests are available to further analyze the fetus. These additional tests, such as amniocentesis and chronic villus sampling, are often more invasive and have additional risks to the fetus and should be conducted by a maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) specialist.
Chorionic Villus Sampling

CVS is a diagnostic test to screen for chromosome abnormalities and inherited disorders by analyzing the chorionic villi cells from the placenta. The placenta cells are collected either transcervically, using an ultrasound guided catheter inserted through the cervix to gently suction the cells, or transabdominally, through a long thin needle inserted into the placenta through the abdomen.
Fetal Echocardiogram
Routine Pregnancy Ultrasound

Ultrasound is a method to get pictures or videos of the fetus (unborn baby). It can be used to help determine the due date, to find out whether there is only one fetus or multiples (twins, triplets, etc), to check on whether the fetus is growing normally, and to look for birth defects or other problems. The method uses sound waves to make the images, not x-rays or radiation. Ultrasound is painless and safe for both mother and fetus.
OB Hospitalist

An obstetrician who has earned an undergraduate degree and completed four years each of medical school and residency training in the medical specialty of obstetrics and gynecology. OB hospitalists specialize in managing the needs of pregnant women who are hospitalized and act as an extension of a patient’s primary care provider.

Conditions Treated

Heart Disease
Hypertension

Hypertension or high blood pressure, can be present before pregnancy (chronic hypertension) or develop during pregnancy (gestational hypertension). Pregnant women with hypertension are at risk of developing preeclampsia, experiencing both high blood pressure and protein in the urine, which can lead to serious complications for both the mother and baby.
Kidney Disease
Morbidly Obese Patients
Prematurity