Mobile Infirmary Launches Maternal-Fetal Telemedicine Clinic
The clinic connects patients with UAB Medicine maternal-fetal specialists while they continue care with local obstetrics and gynecology providers.
Updated on Nov. 13, 2026 in Pregnancy
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Mobile Infirmary has launched a maternal-fetal medicine telemedicine clinic in partnership with UAB Medicine. Patients can consult with UAB maternal-fetal physicians remotely while continuing care from local providers.
Why it matters
The clinic is intended to address gaps in access to specialized maternal-fetal medicine care in Alabama, a state facing high maternal and infant mortality and declining access to obstetric services. It is also designed to improve coordination between providers in Mobile and surrounding communities.
Mobile Infirmary's Level II Special Care Nursery accepts babies born at 32 weeks gestation or later. Clinic appointments require a referral, and the source does not report patient volume or coverage details.
The players
Mobile Infirmary
Mobile Infirmary is a hospital in Mobile, Alabama, part of Infirmary Health, which operates hospitals and clinics across the Gulf Coast region.
UAB Medicine
UAB Medicine is the clinical enterprise of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, known for its academic medical centers and specialty care programs.
The details
The clinic uses real-time image review and remote consultation, allowing patients to meet with UAB maternal-fetal medicine physicians without leaving their existing local care team. The service extends a partnership between Infirmary Health and UAB Medicine that has included cancer care since 2024.
Timeline
2024: Infirmary Health and UAB Medicine began their cancer care partnership.
November 13, 2026: Mobile Infirmary announced the launch of the maternal-fetal telemedicine clinic.
Culture Shift
The clinic extends the 2024 Infirmary Health and UAB Medicine cancer care partnership into maternal-fetal medicine, following a model of hub-and-spoke specialty access in which academic specialists consult remotely with community hospitals. Its success will depend on whether the referral requirement and telemedicine format expand access for families in southern Alabama.
Patients who want to consult with UAB maternal-fetal specialists will need a referral before scheduling a clinic appointment. The clinic is located at 1720 Springhill Avenue, Suite 401, in Mobile, and patients should confirm details with their provider before visiting.
The takeaway
Patients facing high-risk pregnancies in Alabama can now access UAB maternal-fetal specialists without leaving their local care team. Asking a current obstetrics provider about a referral is the first practical step.
Further reading
Explore more on Pregnancy health and care options in the Mobile area.
More information
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