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    The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine was established in 1977 and is the membership organization for obstetricians/gynecologists who have additional formal education and training in maternal-fetal medicine. There are currently about two thousand active members of the Society. The Society hosts an annual scientific meeting in which new ideas and research in the area of maternal-fetal medicine are presented and there are additional frequent continuing medical education courses provided by our members throughout the world. The Society is also an advocate for improving public policy and expanding research funding and opportunities in the area of maternal-fetal medicine.

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Study Finds That Anti-diabetic Medication Can Prevent the Long Term Effects of Maternal Obesity

In a study to be presented today at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting ™, in Dallas, Texas, researchers will report findings that show that short therapy with the anti-diabetic medication Pioglitazone can prevent the long term effects of maternal obesity on offspring. More »

Study Finds Elevated Levels of Cell-Free DNA in First Trimester Do Not Predict Preeclampsia

In a study to be presented today at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting ™, in Dallas, Texas, researchers will report findings that indicate that elevated levels of cell-free DNA in the first trimester do not predict the subsequent development of preeclampsia. More »

Study Finds Massively Parallel Sequencing Can Detect Fetal Aneuploidies, Including Down Syndrome

In a study to be presented today at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting ™, in Dallas, Texas, researchers will report findings that indicate that massively parallel sequencing can be used to diagnose fetal aneuploidies, including Down syndrome, Edwards syndrome, Patau syndrome and Turner syndrome. More »

Study Weighs Risks and Benefits of Birthing Facilities

In a study to be presented today at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting ™, in Dallas, Texas, researchers will report findings that indicate that the risk of obstetric intervention is lower for women who deliver or intend to deliver outside of hospitals, but there are some higher risks for newborns intended for home births compared to hospital births. More »

Study Finds That Anti-diabetic Medication Can Prevent the Long Term Effects of Maternal Obesity

Feb 11, 12   admin

Full abstract at the bottom of the page. Click Here to view all 2012 abstracts.

Study Finds That Anti-diabetic Medication Can Prevent the Long Term Effects of Maternal Obesity

In a study to be presented today at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting ™, in Dallas, Texas, researchers will report findings that show that short therapy with the anti-diabetic medication Pioglitazone can prevent the long term effects of maternal obesity on offspring.

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Study Finds Elevated Levels of Cell-Free DNA in First Trimester Do Not Predict Preeclampsia

Feb 11, 12   admin

Full abstract at the bottom of the page. Click Here to view all 2012 abstracts.

Study Finds Elevated Levels of Cell-Free DNA in First Trimester Do Not Predict Preeclampsia

In a study to be presented today at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting ™, in Dallas, Texas, researchers will report findings that  indicate that elevated levels of cell-free DNA in the first trimester do not predict the subsequent development of preeclampsia.

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Study Finds Massively Parallel Sequencing Can Detect Fetal Aneuploidies, Including Down Syndrome

Feb 10, 12   admin

Full abstract at the bottom of the page. Click Here to view all 2012 abstracts.

Study Finds Massively Parallel Sequencing Can Detect Fetal Aneuploidies, Including Down Syndrome

In a study to be presented today at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting ™, in Dallas, Texas, researchers will report findings that indicate that massively parallel sequencing can be used to diagnose fetal aneuploidies, including Down syndrome, Edwards syndrome, Patau syndrome and Turner syndrome.

Read More

Study Weighs Risks and Benefits of Birthing Facilities

Feb 10, 12   admin

Full abstract at the bottom of the page. Click Here to view all 2012 abstracts.

Study Weighs Risks and Benefits of Birthing Facilities

In a study to be presented today at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting ™, in Dallas, Texas, researchers will report findings that indicate that the risk of obstetric intervention is lower for women who deliver or intend to deliver outside of hospitals, but there are some higher risks for newborns intended for home births compared to hospital births.

Read More

Study Finds That Red Blood Cell Transfusion Decreases Fatigue in Women with Acute Postpartum Anemia

Feb 10, 12   admin

Full abstract at the bottom of the page. Click Here to view all 2012 abstracts.

Study Finds That Red Blood Cell Transfusion Decreases Fatigue in Women with Acute Postpartum Anemia 

In a study to be presented today at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting ™, in Dallas, Texas, researchers will report findings that show that in women with acute postpartum anemia, due to excessive blood loss during delivery, red blood cell transfusion led to a statistically significant decrease in physical fatigue. While excessive blood loss during delivery caused severe physical fatigue, the effect of red blood cell transfusion on this fatigue was small.

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