Obstetrical Complication Clinic
The Obstetric Complications Clinic (OBCC) is a part of UAB's Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM).
It is one of two high-risk referral centers in the state. The clinic meets five days a week and provides high-risk obstetrical care as well as care
coordination services, nutrition services, diabetic education, ultrasound, targeted ultrasound for
suspected/known fetal anomalies and antenatal FHR testing.
The Obstetric Complications Clinic accepts referrals from Health Care Providers (HCP) from
throughout the state of Alabama. We accept referrals for total pregnancy and delivery care.
We also offer consult visits and continued care by the referring HCP and co-management of care
with the referring HCP.
Criteria for referral are in accordance with ACOG's Guidelines for Perinatal Care and include
insulin dependent diabetes, chronic hypertension, renal disease, cardiac disease, HIV infection,
pulmonary disease and fetal indications. (Click to download complete list)
Each clinic is staffed with a team consisting of Maternal Fetal Medicine subspecialists
and fellows, senior OB/GYN residents and CRNPs.
The UAB Obstetrical Complications Clinic (OBCC) Clinical Practice Guidelines were created
to aid practitioners in the complex UAB health system in providing quality health care to the
pregnant patient and her fetus. The guidelines are not meant to mandate an exclusive course of
care in either our system or any other, nor to preclude the individualization of care that is
frequently necessary. Although we have tried to ensure that medication dosages are accurately
presented in these guidelines, we in no way guarantee this, and we disclaim any responsibility
for errors or omissions in either medication information or treatment plans contained herein.
These guidelines cannot substitute for individual practitioner judgment, training, experience,
and education.