Maternal fetal medicine (MFM)

Sometimes routine prenatal care isn’t enough to ensure the health of both you and your baby. When you and your baby need specialized care, our maternal fetal medicine (MFM) specialists are here with expertise in caring for mothers and babies during high-risk pregnancies and after birth.

Our maternal fetal medicine (MFM) experts, also known as perinatologists, provide the the latest diagnostic testing and prenatal care you need to avoid complications during your pregnancy and welcome your family's newest member safely.

What is maternal and fetal medicine?

Maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) is a specialized branch of obstetrics that focuses on managing high-risk pregnancies.

Perinatologists are specialists in maternal and fetal medicine with advanced training in diagnosing, treating and monitoring complications that may affect you or your baby before, during or after pregnancy.

How is maternal-fetal medicine different from OB-GYN?

OB-GYNs provide comprehensive care for women throughout their reproductive years, including pregnancy, labor and delivery. Maternal fetal medicine specialists are OB-GYNs with additional training.

They provide specialized care for conditions like gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, preterm labor, multiple pregnancies and fetal abnormalities. MFM specialists work closely with your OB-GYN to ensure the best possible outcomes for both you and your baby.

Servicios de atención prenatal para embarazos de alto riesgo

The multidisciplinary team of specialists at Aurora Maternal Metabolic Center includes a board-certified endocrinology physician with advanced training in reproductive medicine, as well as board-certified maternal fetal medicine physicians with expertise in medically complicated obstetrics and prenatal screening. También ofrecemos educación y asesoramiento sobre la diabetes, además de ejercicio y nutrición, como parte de nuestra atención prenatal.

Our high-risk pregnancy and maternal fetal medicine services at our birthing centers include:

• Pruebas genéticas, que incluyen exámenes de detección del primer trimestre, muestreo de vellosidades coriónicas (MVC) y amniocentesis.
• Asesoramiento genético, incluida la evaluación si se está preparando para ser madre mayor de 35 años, si ya tiene hijos o familiares con un problema genético o un defecto congénito, o si tiene un embarazo de alto riesgo que se descubrió mediante análisis de sangre prenatales o ultrasonido.
• Detección de defectos de nacimiento en el primer trimestre mediante ecografía temprana, ecografía detallada en el segundo trimestre para detectar defectos de nacimiento y detección en el tercer trimestre para verificar el tamaño del bebé, la cantidad de líquido amniótico y el flujo placentario.
• Prebirth (antenatal) ultrasound testing such as nonstress testing to check the baby's heart rate, biophysical profile to determine the baby’s well-being and amniotic fluid assessment to see how much fluid surrounds your baby
• Consulta especial durante o antes del embarazo si tiene complicaciones médicas como diabetes, hipertensión crónica, enfermedad renal o antecedentes de embarazos difíciles.
• Consulta sobre manejo de embarazos complicados por condiciones obstétricas o quirúrgicas.
• Experienced, specialized care for women with diabetes in pregnancy (gestational diabetes), thyroid disease, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) or other endocrine issues

Advanced ultrasounds

Your MFM specialists may perform ultrasounds that provide an in-depth look at your baby’s development. These ultrasounds can include:

• First-trimester screening ultrasound to check for birth defects and chromosomal conditions.
• Second-trimester anatomy scan to examine your baby’s organs, growth and overall development.
• Doppler ultrasound to assess blood flow in the umbilical cord and placenta.
• Biophysical profile (BPP) to evaluate your baby’s movements, breathing and amniotic fluid levels. These advanced imaging techniques help detect potential issues early, allowing for timely medical intervention if necessary.

Unidades de cuidados intensivos neonatales (UCIN)

If your baby is born prematurely or has other health risks, we have NICUs that provide high level care.

Las UCIN de nivel II están equipadas para manejar las complicaciones del recién nacido con enfermeros de práctica avanzada de neonatología (enfermeros con tienen formación avanzada y certificación en atención de recién nacidos de alto riesgo), disponibles a toda hora. Ofrecemos respuesta inmediata a cualquier emergencia neonatal y contamos con el apoyo de neonatólogos de guardia a toda hora.

Nuestras UCIN de nivel III brindan atención las 24 horas de neonatólogos, enfermeros de prácticas avanzadas de neonatología y terapeutas respiratorios. Ofrecen el más alto nivel de atención neonatal a los bebés que nacen con afecciones complejas o que ponen en peligro la vida.

Historia personal de un embarazo y parto de alto riesgo

Las complicaciones dan paso a la gratitud

Mary Gabler comparte su desafiante camino hacia la maternidad.

Ubicaciones de centros de maternidad

• Aurora Medical Center – Grafton offers maternal-fetal medicine and Level II NICU.
• Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay offers maternal-fetal medicine and Level III NICU.
• Aurora Medical Center – Kenosha offers maternal-fetal medicine and Level II NICU.
• Aurora Sinai Medical Center in Milwaukee offers maternal-fetal medicine and Level III NICU.
• Aurora Medical Center – Oshkosh offers maternal-fetal medicine.
• Aurora Medical Center – Sheboygan County offers Level II NICU.
• Aurora Medical Center – Summit offers maternal-fetal medicine and Level II NICU.
• Aurora West Allis Medical Center at the Women’s Pavilion offers maternal-fetal medicine and Level III NICU.