A maternal-fetal medicine physician using a stethoscope to listen to a pregnant patient in a clinic exam room
Outpatient MFM consultation
Subspecialty Care  ·  Maternal-Fetal Medicine

When pregnancy gets complicated, your care should still feel connected.

When pregnancy meets a medical condition — long-standing or newly diagnosed — our Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialists step in alongside your OB. We provide focused evaluation, monitoring, and a shared plan that keeps maternal health and fetal well-being in sight throughout pregnancy.

Setting
Outpatient
Directed by
Your OB
Coverage
Pregnancy & beyond
Conditions we help manage

Subspecialty consultation across a broad range of maternal conditions

We commonly provide consultation and pregnancy management for patients with the following conditions, whether longstanding or newly diagnosed during pregnancy.

01
High blood pressure or risk for preeclampsia
02
Pregestational and gestational diabetes
03
Thyroid disease
04
Autoimmune conditions, including lupus and rheumatoid arthritis
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Kidney disease
06
Heart conditions
07
Blood clotting disorders
08
Seizure disorders
09
Liver or gastrointestinal disease
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Obesity or history of bariatric surgery
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Mental health conditions requiring medication review
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Medication exposures during pregnancy
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Cancer history or complex medical history
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Prior pregnancy complications related to maternal health
Even when a condition is well controlled, pregnancy places unique demands on the body. Subspecialty guidance helps ensure care stays aligned with both maternal safety and fetal development.
What our care includes

A care plan shaped around your history and your pregnancy

Depending on your medical history and pregnancy needs, your visit may include the following elements, coordinated as a single plan rather than a checklist.

  1. 01
    Detailed review of your medical history and current medications
  2. 02
    Discussion of how your condition may affect pregnancy
  3. 03
    Guidance on medication safety and adjustments if needed
  4. 04
    Recommendations for laboratory testing or imaging
  5. 05
    Ultrasound evaluation of fetal growth and well-being
  6. 06
    Monitoring strategies tailored to your condition
  7. 07
    Prevention planning for pregnancy complications
  8. 08
    Delivery timing recommendations when appropriate
  9. 09
    Direct communication with your OB provider
A collaborative approach

Working alongside your OB provider, not in place of them

An MFM physician and an OB physician each on the phone, conferring about a shared patient
For our patients
You do not need to transfer your care to see us.

We work alongside your OB as an extension of your care team, offering subspecialty expertise while your primary provider continues routine prenatal care. This collaborative approach ensures seamless communication and a shared plan for both routine and high-risk needs.

One shared plan, two coordinated providers
Preconception counseling

Planning ahead can make pregnancy safer and more predictable

If you have a medical condition and are thinking about becoming pregnant, a preconception consultation lets us review your health history, medications, and pregnancy risks before conception. The goal is a personalized plan that supports both maternal health and fetal development from the very beginning.

Why it matters

Many pregnancy complications can be reduced or prevented with preparation

Optimizing blood pressure, glucose control, thyroid function, and medication safety before conception sets the strongest possible starting point.

Preconception counseling helps ensure you enter pregnancy in the safest position for both you and your baby.

During a preconception visit

  • Review of your medical history and prior pregnancies
  • Evaluation of current medications for pregnancy safety
  • Recommended adjustments to treatment before conception
  • Optimization of blood pressure, glucose, thyroid, or other conditions
  • Discussion of genetic screening options when appropriate
  • Identification of risks that may affect timing or management
  • Coordination with your primary physician or specialists

We help manage the complexity, so you can focus on the bigger picture.

A healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. Reach out to schedule a consultation, or have your OB provider send a referral.

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