Specialists at Sharp partner with you and your family to ensure the safest outcomes. Some factors that may contribute to a high-risk pregnancy include the following:
Maternal age (35+)
Pre-existing health conditions
Pregnancy-related health conditions
Multiples (twins, triplets)
Previous pregnancy complications or miscarriages
Certain genetic factors
With proper management and specialized care, many women with high-risk pregnancies experience positive and healthy outcomes for both themselves and their babies. Sharp is here for you every step of the way.
Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) at Sharp
If your baby is born prematurely or with complications, there is no better place for your newborn to grow, heal and receive high-quality medical care than at the neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) at Sharp HealthCare. Sharp has three high-level NICUs across San Diego County, including the largest level III NICU in San Diego at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital.
Surrounding you with soothing colors in an inviting design, our NICU provides around-the-clock, specialized care for your newborn. Our state-of-the-art technologies, such as warming beds, transport isolettes and wireless medical charts, help our most vulnerable newborns get the precise care they need.
As a Level II neonatal intensive care unit, we offer the optimal environment for your baby to heal and grow.
As a Level III NICU, we can care for up to 24 infants and our expert team provides life-saving care 24/7. Our family-centered approach involves you and your family in decisions regarding your newborn’s care.
Our programs also support exclusive breastfeeding and skin-to-skin time between mother and baby, as well as kangaroo techniques, so mother, father or birth partner can remain close to baby.
There's a reason why more than 100 babies are transferred to our NICU from other area hospitals each year. We rank among the top centers in the nation for NICU infection prevention, and we care for up to 84 infants at a time. Our unique programs keep us at the top of our field:
Our Neonatal Research Institute provides the latest scientific evidence on the best ways to care for your newborn
Our Neurologic Intensive Care Nursery specializes in state-of-the-art care for newborns that may require advanced neurologic assessment and care
Our Developmental Care Program combines technology and innovation with human touch to give at-risk babies the best start in life
Our family-centered approach encourages you and family to be a part of every decision and participate in your baby’s care with our support team guiding you along the way.
To find an OBGYN that is affiliated with Sharp, please call 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277) or search for a San Diego OBGYN. Sharp accepts almost all health insurance plans.