Perinatology
SPECIALTIES: Management of high-risk pregnancy, prenatal testing, genetic counseling
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION: Barnard College, Columbia University, NY
MEDICAL TRAINING: Albert Einstein College of Medicine, NY
RESIDENCY: Maternal Fetal Medicine, Albert Einstein School of Medicine, NY
At Florida Perinatal Center, Dr. Christine F. Edwards performs prenatal testing and screenings for the complications that can arise for expectant women; the focus of her advanced training in Maternal Fetal Medicine after practicing general obstetrics and gynecology at Cornell Medical Center for two years. Her passion for women’s healthcare is shared by fellow perinatologist Laura Laffineuse who has been with her for 15 years. They recently welcomed nurse practitioner, Lindsey Graham. Between all three providers, English, French, Spanish and Portuguese are spoken. Native Creole speakers add to the multi-lingual practice that was founded by Edwards more than twenty years ago.
The Center’s patients are typically high risk due to existing chronic health problems and those who face unexpected issues that may develop during pregnancy. “I tell my patients that they are each special and unique in their own way, and I am here to guide them, utilizing state of the art technology and prenatal testing for the successful outcome of their pregnancy,” says Edwards.
“Our specialty is Ultrasound; all day, every day,” she explains. Many OB/GYN‘s refer patients to the Center for a very extensive scan at their 20th week. There are also various screenings for diseases or conditions of fetuses before birth to detect birth defects such as neural tube defects, Down Syndrome, chromosome abnormalities, genetic diseases, Spina Bifida, Tay Sachs disease, Sickle Cell Anemia, Thalassemia, Cystic Fibrosis and Fragile X Syndrome.
“We also see women who are low risk to assist with improved outcomes in the pregnancy. Thankfully, most babies will be born healthy,” Edwards shares.
FLORIDA PERINATAL CENTER
9325 W. Glades Road, Ste. 206, Boca Raton, FL 33434; 561/488-5015
9750 N.W. 33rd Street, Ste. 120, Coral Springs, FL 33065; 954/255-5799
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