The decision to terminate a planned or wanted pregnancy due to a fetal anomaly or fetal demise can be difficult and heart wrenching. Our experienced medical and support staff are committed to guiding women and families through this process. Many NJ Ob-gyn physicians and genetic counselors have entrusted their patients with fetal abnormalities to Metropolitan Medical Associates for many years.
Genetic Testing
If you or your referring physician/genetic counselor request Genetic Testing for chromosome analysis or micro array, we can help by verifying your insurance and working with your preferred laboratory . Results typically take 2-3 weeks to process.
Family support/Grief Counseling
We encourage our patients to include husbands or partners to accompany them during evaluation and Counseling. Our staff is on hand to provide referrals for Grief Counseling during the difficult days after the termination. Many women have found group support to be extremely helpful.
Funerals and Burials
We can also help arrange for cremation and burial if the family requests it. We work with local funeral directors who have helped us to make the process smooth and uncomplicated.
24 Hour Support
Our experienced and dedicated staff of professionals is on call 24 hours a day to answer your calls and handle emergencies. Our goal is to help make you and your family feel secure and confident in our services. You may make an appointment with one of our staff physicians in their private office to discuss the process in order to understand your options.
We offer support and kindness to help you and your family through the crisis after hearing the news that the pregnancy you have nurtured and cared for has abnormalities, or has resulted in a fetal demise (death).
Our experienced staff understands that can it be overwhelming making the dreaded choice to terminate and we recognize the tremendous hurt and grief you are going through and promise to help you through this painful transition.