Maternal/Fetal Medicine
Maternal/fetal medicine is a medical specialty that manages the health of mother and fetus during pregnancy, particularly those who are at high risk for complications. These specialists care for mothers-to-be who have preexisting health problems or who are likely to experience pregnancy-related complications, including:
- Diabetes
- Heart disease
- High blood pressure
- Pre-eclampsia
- Preterm labor
- Pregnancy with multiples (twins, triplets, etc.)
They also diagnose and monitor fetus development, identifying problems that may be treated either during the pregnancy or immediately following delivery.