A Maternal Fetal Medicine doctor is an OB-GYN who has special training in the care and management of high-risk pregnancies. MFM specialists care for:
pregnant women who develop complications during pregnancy, such as preeclampsia or gestational diabetes
pregnant women who have underlying health conditions, such as diabetes or kidney disease
unborn babies who have been diagnosed with a health condition or birth defect
You may be referred to an MFM specialist if any of the following conditions are present:
problematic prenatal testing results
multiple gestation pregnancy
chronic medical condition
history of miscarriage or preterm birth
OB-GYN doctors, certified nurse midwives, and MFM specialists at Dignity Health collaborate and share information to ensure that you and your baby get the best possible care.