What is a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist?
A Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist is an obstetrician/gynecologist who has received 2-3 years of additional education and practical experience to gain special competence in various obstetrical, medical and surgical complications of pregnancy. By virtue of this training and technical proficiency, he/she provides care or consultation for both mother and fetus in a complicated pregnancy. In addition, he/she provides education and research concerning the most recent approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of obstetrical problems. He/she thus promotes awareness of the diagnostic and therapeutic techniques for optimal management of these complicated pregnancies. It is recognized that many obstetricians are also qualified by training and experience to manage complicated pregnancies. Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists are complementary to obstetricians in providing consultations, comanagement or direct care for complicated patients both before (preconceptual counseling) and during pregnan
A Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialist is an individual who has completed 2-3 years of Maternal-Fetal Medicine fellowship after completing four years of an Obstetrics and Gynecology residency upon graduation from Medical School. Fellowship training provides additional education and practical experience to gain special competence in various obstetrical, medical and surgical complications of pregnancy. At the Gaston Perinatal Center, families are counseled about the specific problem they’re facing during the pregnancy. We develop a management plan and coordinate your care with your referring doctor to provide comprehensive care. The knowledge of a particular problem in advance may improve the outcome for both mom and baby. Reasons to Visit a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist • First Trimester Prenatal Screening • An abnormal finding on a sonogram • Advanced maternal age (35 years or older) • Multiple gestation (twins, triplets, etc) • Exposure to medications, radiation, alcohol or drugs •
A Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist is an Obstetrician who specializes in High-Risk Pregnancies, Prenatal Diagnosis and Medical Complications of Pregnancy. Our doctors have completed a 4-year residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology and have done additional fellowship training in Ultrasound and High-Risk Pregnancies. While some obstetricians have the experience and training to handle complicated pregnancies, our Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialists can provide consultation and co-management of high-risk patients. At Bridgeport Hospital, a close relationship has developed between the doctors in the community and our specialists to provide the best possible care in complicated pregnancies.
A maternal-fetal medicine specialist is an obstetrician who has completed additional training in the specialty of maternal-fetal medicine and is an expert in the diagnosis, care, and management of complicated pregnancies. The maternal-fetal medicine specialist assists obstetricians and family practice physicians in caring for women who have problems during their pregnancy. Who Is Likely to Be Referred? Patients are referred to the Perinatal Center when special care or prenatal diagnosis is necessary. Your physician may ask for our assistance when there are: • Suspicious or abnormal results from an ultrasound examination • Medical conditions that require special care during pregnancy (heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease, etc.) • Medical conditions that develop or become worse during pregnancy (pregnancy-induced hypertension, gestational diabetes, etc.) • Conditions during pregnancy that may adversely affect the baby (multiple gestations, prolonged pregnancy, premature labor, etc.) •
