Cardio-obstetrics
Supporting you and your baby’s heart health through pregnancy, delivery, and recovery.
Exceptional heart care for your pregnancy journey
Pregnancy can be hard on your heart and cause additional challenges with conditions you’ve been living with. With the knowledge of our expert cardiologists, we provide the best possible care for you and your baby throughout your pregnancy journey.
Advancing cardio-obstetrics
We offer comprehensive care tailored to your unique needs, including these services.
Pre-conception counseling
Risk assessment and diagnostic testing
In-person and virtual visits
Monitoring during pregnancy
Management of heart conditions during pregancy
Labor and delivery planning
Postpartum care
Education and support
Desiree’s Cardio-Obstetrics Story
Desiree had a heart condition during pregnancy that required specialized care, luckily Dr. Kirstin Hesterberg and the Cardio-Obstetrics team provided the expert care and support that kept mom and baby safe throughout their experience
I don't think there are words to express the gratitude we have
— Desiree
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