What is a MFM ultrasound?
MFMs use ultrasound, blood tests, and procedures such as amniocentesis to look inside the womb and evaluate the developing fetus. We use advanced skills in 3D and 4D ultrasound and fetal echocardiogram to screen for birth defects and chromosome problems.
Is maternal fetal medicine for high-risk pregnancy?
Maternal fetal medicine is specialized care for women who are experiencing what is considered a high-risk pregnancy. The focus of maternal fetal medicine is to help families achieve the healthiest outcome possible for both mother and baby.
What questions should I ask at maternal fetal medicine?
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is considered high risk?
- What tests do maternal-fetal specialists offer?
- I’m having a normal pregnancy. Do I need these tests?
- What if results of the ultrasound are abnormal?
- How can you detect problems other than chromosome abnormalities?
- How do I know if I’m at risk for pre-term birth?
Is maternal fetal medicine surgical?
Maternal–fetal medicine specialists are physicians who subspecialize within the field of obstetrics. Their training typically includes a four-year residency in obstetrics and gynecology followed by a three-year fellowship. They may perform prenatal tests, provide treatments, and perform surgeries.
What happens at first MFM appointment?
The first appointment is a consultation appointment which includes an ultrasound assessment of your pregnancy. Your MFM physician will review any medical records, surgical history, medications or environmental exposures, and prenatal labs or screening tests that may have been done.
How accurate are MFM ultrasounds?
The mean absolute percentage errors (± SD) of ultrasound EFWs performed by MFM subspecialists and O&G residents were 5.89% ± 5.10% and 7.77% ± 5.72%, respectively (p=0.003).
What is the difference between maternal-fetal medicine and OB GYN?
Maternal-fetal medicine is an ob-gyn sub-specialty that focuses on managing pregnancy complications in a mother and/or her baby. An MFM, also known as a perinatologist, is an ob-gyn who has undergone specialized training to manage high-risk pregnancies.
How long is a MFM ultrasound?
The time for this examination varies from 45 to 75 minutes, depending on the position of the baby and the requirement for specific images. During this sonogram, frequently called the “Anatomy Scan,” we examine the baby’s head, heart, stomach, intestinal tract, kidneys, spine, arms, and legs.