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jennyal
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maternal fetal specialist
hi ladies....just wondering what a maternal fetal specialist does....how are they different and do they work with your ob/gyn....and if you do have a MFS....who do you have....sorry for the million questions....just want to see one before i start trying again.....
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Re: maternal fetal specialist
Please, please PLEASE do not take this the wrong way, but how do you know you want to see a maternal fetal specialist if you don't know what they do?
Now to answer your question...
Maternal-Fetal Medicine is a subspecialty of obstetrics and gynecology, where high risk pregnancies are evaluated.
Some indications for referral to Maternal Fetal Medicine are:
Medical complications during the course of pregnancy.
Previous pregnancy loss or stillbirth.
History of premature labor, premature rupture of the membranes, premature birth.
Previous pregnancy complicated by a birth defect or genetic abnormality.
History of high blood pressure, diabetes, kidney or heart problem, or seizure disorder.
History of drug or alcohol abuse.
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runlikethewind
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Re: maternal fetal specialist
I replied on the IF board, but in addition to what the pp listed, they treat women who are carrying multiples. Also, they are referred to as perinatologists.
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| Posted 4/25/08 7:25 AM |
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pinkandblue
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Re: maternal fetal specialist
I had to see one while pregnant due to a blood disorder that I have
they are basically high risk doctors
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| Posted 4/25/08 8:52 AM |
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jennyal
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Re: maternal fetal specialist
Posted by Jennie0898
Please, please PLEASE do not take this the wrong way, but how do you know you want to see a maternal fetal specialist if you don't know what they do?
Now to answer your question...
Maternal-Fetal Medicine is a subspecialty of obstetrics and gynecology, where high risk pregnancies are evaluated.
Some indications for referral to Maternal Fetal Medicine are:
Medical complications during the course of pregnancy.
Previous pregnancy loss or stillbirth.
History of premature labor, premature rupture of the membranes, premature birth.
Previous pregnancy complicated by a birth defect or genetic abnormality.
History of high blood pressure, diabetes, kidney or heart problem, or seizure disorder.
History of drug or alcohol abuse.
i had a mc when i was 5 months...this past january...when i went to a a counseling group they mentioned this doc...and i just want to have all my bases covered...i'm nervous about the whole process...cuz everything was going well...then out of nowhere...they dont know the true cause 
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HoneyBadger
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Re: maternal fetal specialist
I'm so sorry! 
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Serendipity
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Re: maternal fetal specialist
A Maternal Fetal specialist is an OB who specialized in High risk pregnancies. Like a previous poster mentioned, they are also called Perinatologists. A MFM consult is usually suggested by your OBGYN (they need to refer you to one, you just cant go and make an appointment) and from what you mentioned, I am sure your OBGYN will agree that you probably will need to see one.
Your questions are very VALID!!!!! Dont worry at all!
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| Posted 4/25/08 10:14 PM |
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jennyal
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Re: maternal fetal specialist
Posted by Serendipity
A Maternal Fetal specialist is an OB who specialized in High risk pregnancies. Like a previous poster mentioned, they are also called Perinatologists. A MFM consult is usually suggested by your OBGYN (they need to refer you to one, you just cant go and make an appointment) and from what you mentioned, I am sure your OBGYN will agree that you probably will need to see one.
Your questions are very VALID!!!!! Dont worry at all!
well i didnt exactly get a referral...am i supposed to? i have an appt with my ob then after with my MFS.....i'll let my OB know....oopss
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Serendipity
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Re: maternal fetal specialist
Posted by jennyal
Posted by Serendipity
A Maternal Fetal specialist is an OB who specialized in High risk pregnancies. Like a previous poster mentioned, they are also called Perinatologists. A MFM consult is usually suggested by your OBGYN (they need to refer you to one, you just cant go and make an appointment) and from what you mentioned, I am sure your OBGYN will agree that you probably will need to see one.
Your questions are very VALID!!!!! Dont worry at all!
well i didnt exactly get a referral...am i supposed to? i have an appt with my ob then after with my MFS.....i'll let my OB know....oopss
Yeah check with your ob. You just want to make sure that the appointment with MFM is covered by insurance.
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jennyal
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Re: maternal fetal specialist
Posted by stephanief
I had to see one while pregnant due to a blood disorder that I have
they are basically high risk doctors
who was ur mfs?
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