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Have a medical-related question you've always wanted answered? The doctors at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital are here to help! Email your "Ask the Doctor" questions to [email protected] and they might end up in our weekly column.
Q: What is Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM)?
A: Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) is a medical subspecialty that focuses on the health of pregnant women and their fetuses during pregnancy, labor, and delivery. Specialists in this field, known as perinatologists, are board-certified obstetricians who undergo additional training to manage high-risk pregnancies.
Q: How does Maternal-Fetal Medicine differ from regular obstetrical care?
A: MFM differs from regular obstetrical care in that it integrates expertise from multiple fields, including fetal imaging, genetic counseling, care for multiple pregnancies, heart disease, infectious disease, and other chronic medical conditions. Perinatologists offer their patients the most advanced fetal ultrasound, diagnostic testing, and prenatal therapy available in modern medicine.
Q: Where can I find Maternal-Fetal Medicine services in eastern Idaho?
A: Mountain View Hospital is currently the only hospital in Eastern Idaho and the surrounding region that has a Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialist on staff, providing in-person, high-risk pregnancy care.
This column does not establish a provider/patient relationship and is for general informational purposes only. This column is not a substitute for consulting with a physician or other health care provider.
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