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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.