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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 Caloric Restriction and Exercise Help to Prevent Weight Gain and Other Pregnancy Complications in Obese Women

Feb 11, 13 admin

In a study to be presented on February 15 between 1:15 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. PST, at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting ™, in San Francisco, researchers will report findings that suggest that consistent physical activity and healthier lifestyle changes beginning in a woman’s first trimester can prevent excessive weight gain in obese pregnant women (with a Body Mass Index greater than 30), helping to avoid preterm delivery, hypertension and gestational diabetes.

Study Finds That Planned C-Sections Provide No Advantage Over Planned Vaginal Birth of Twins

Feb 11, 13 admin

In a study to be presented on February 14 between 8 a.m., and 10 a.m. PST, at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting ™, in San Francisco, researchers will report findings that suggest that planned birthing of twins at 32-38 weeks by cesarean section does not decrease perinatal or neonatal death compared to planned vaginal birth.

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.

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.

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.

Study Finds That Caloric Restriction and Exercise Help to Prevent Weight Gain and Other Pregnancy Complications in Obese Women

Study Finds That Planned C-Sections Provide No Advantage Over Planned Vaginal Birth of Twins

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

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

Study Weighs Risks and Benefits of Birthing Facilities

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Credentials for 2013 Annual Meeting

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Category Archives: Fetal risk

Study Finds That Caloric Restriction and Exercise Help to Prevent Weight Gain and Other Pregnancy Complications in Obese Women

Study Finds That Planned C-Sections Provide No Advantage Over Planned Vaginal Birth of Twins

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

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

Study Weighs Risks and Benefits of Birthing Facilities

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