Who should see an MFM?
Anyone who is pregnant benefits from having an MFM confirm a healthy pregnancy, or detect and address health issues with mom or baby, as early as possible. In particular, an MFM specialist is an integral member of your caregiving team if: • You are planning a pregnancy and someone in your family has a genetic illness or birth defect. You might be a carrier of that gene, and an MFM can help you decide what further actions to take for the best possible outcome. • Your primary OB detects any abnormalities in preliminary test results, or determines that you are at higher risk for genetic illness or birth defects. An MFM can run specialized tests and provide you with the information you need to make decisions and have the best possible pregnancy and birth. • You have a child with a birth defect or genetic illness. Though not all illnesses and birth defects are genetic, having one child with a birth defect means you are at higher risk when you get pregnant again. An MFM determines if your pr
