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Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine Definition:

"A maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) sub-specialist is an ObGyn physician who has completed an additional two to three years of education and training. MFM sub-specialists are high-risk pregnancy experts. For pregnant women with chronic health problems, MFM sub-specialists work to keep the woman as healthy as possible while her body changes and her baby grows. MFM sub-specialists also care for women who face unexpected problems that develop during pregnancy, such as early labor, bleeding, or high blood pressure. MFMs are the go-to for pregnant women who arrive in the hospital for any reason, whether after an accident or at the onset of a kidney infection."

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Dr. Sina Haeri, FACOG

Dr. Haeri has published over 70 studies and 3 book chapters in the field of Obstetrics & Gynecology and launched dozens of telemedicine programs to serve rural hospitals, and improve access to care for mothers with a high-risk pregnancy.

Education
Medical School St. Matthew's University School of Medicine
Internship Georgetown University/Washington Hospital Center
Residency Georgetown University/Washington Hospital Center
Fellowship University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Fetal Intervention), UCLA School of Medicine (Fellowship in Anatomic Pathology & Laboratory Medicine)

Affiliations
‍American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (Fellow), Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (member), The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (member)

Certifications & Memberships
‍Maternal-Fetal Medicine (ABOG Board Certified), and Obstetrics & Gynecology (Board Certified)

Dr. Sina Haeri, FACOG

Founding Physician, Teleperinatal

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Dr. Sina Haeri, FACOG

Co-founder, Teleperinatal; Maternal-Fetal Medicine Physician

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Education & affiliations

Education
Medical School St. Matthew's University School of Medicine
Internship Georgetown University/Washington Hospital Center
Residency Georgetown University/Washington Hospital Center
Fellowship University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Fetal Intervention), UCLA School of Medicine (Fellowship in Anatomic Pathology & Laboratory Medicine)

Affiliations
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (Fellow), Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (member), The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (member)

Certifications & Memberships
Maternal-Fetal Medicine (ABOG Board Certified), and Obstetrics & Gynecology (Board Certified)

Dr. Amanda Horton, FACOG

Maternal-Fetal Medicine Physician

Bio

Dr. Horton is a compassionate maternal fetal medicine specialist who provides personalized care to every patient. It is her honor and privilege to care for you. After personally experiencing two high risk pregnancies, she knows first hand the unexpected challenges may accompany a pregnancy. As your advocate, Dr. Horton brings her expertise to you, on your pathway to parenthood.

Education & affiliations

Education
Medical School University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Internship University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine/Hospitals (Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Residency University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine/Hospitals (Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Fellowship University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine/Hospitals (Maternal-Fetal Medicine)

Affiliations
American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (Fellow), Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (member), The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (member), International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology (member), Central Association of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Certifications & Memberships
Maternal-Fetal Medicine (ABOG Board Certified), and Obstetrics & Gynecology (Board Certified)

Dr. Mauricio La Rosa, FACOG

Maternal-Fetal Medicine Physician

Bio

Dr. La Rosa obtained his medical degree at Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia in Peru. He then completed his residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology at Pennsylvania Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He sub-specialized in Maternal-Fetal Medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch. He is also sub-specialized in Fetal Echocardiography. He has been awarded with Excellence in Teaching diplomas during Residency and Fellowship, as well as Excellence in Obstetrics during residency.

Education & affiliations

Education
Medical School Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia (Lima, Peru)
Internship Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (Obstetrics & Gynecology)
Residency University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine/Hospitals (Obstetrics & Gynecology)
Fellowship University of Texas Medical Branch (Maternal-Fetal Medicine)

Certifications & Memberships
Maternal-Fetal Medicine (ABOG Board Certified), and Obstetrics & Gynecology (Board Eligible)

Brooke Cadwell, CNM, APRN

Certified Nurse-Midwife & Behavioral Health Specialist

Bio

Brooke received her undergraduate degree in political science with a minor in economics, and her nursing degree at the University of Illinois at Chicago. She traveled overseas to Taipei, Taiwan, where she attended National Taiwan University to study biology, and National Yang Ming University where she completed a fellowship to promote cross-cultural medical education. Brooke completed her studies earning her certification as a nurse-midwife at Yale University School of Nursing, New Haven, Connecticut. Brooke also has a second graduate degree in Behavioral Health and from Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland.

Education & affiliations

Education
Medical School Yale School of Medicine (Nurse-Midwife)
Graduate School Johns Hopkins University (Behavioral Health)

Frequently Asked Questions

My OB says my pregnancy is perfectly normal. Why would I need an MFM?

Who better to answer your questions about a normal pregnancy, than one who specializes in abnormal? In many instances, women feel that their concerns are ignored or not taken seriously by their providers, and need extra reassurance that everything is okay, we are here for that. In other instances, what someone may have perceived as “perfectly normal” may still include risk factors that we can identify and address.

Does an MFM do what an OB does? What’s the difference between the two?

OBGYN, and other pregnancy providers (nurse midwives, family practitioners) have general training to care for pregnancies including many common high-risk conditions including preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, and preterm birth. MFM providers extend their training by 3 to 4 years to focus on high-risk pregnancies, fetal ultrasounds, genetics, and pregnancy research evaluation. In the case of TelePerinatal, our MFM specialist, also proceed with becoming double board certified in OBGYN and MFM by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

My OB says they specialize in high-risk pregnancy, but they’re not an MFM. Does that matter?

Many providers will tout themselves as “high-risk” experts. While they may have great training and experience, we fundamentally believe that fellowship-training (advanced training) is invaluable, and reserve that label for Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialist. This is in many ways similar to many OB providers touting themselves as “infertility” experts as they are familiar with basic evaluation and treatment procedures for this condition. When facing IVF or other fertility treatments, a woman must ask herself, “who will give me the best chance at success?” We believe training and experience matters.

Who typically uses an MFM?

Many people use an MFM for various reasons. Often, pregnancy providers use us to evaluate ultrasounds as that is our expertise. They also use us to co-manage high-risk conditions such as lupus, hypertension, diabetes, colitis, seizures, clotting disorders, so that they can focus on the prenatal care itself. Another subset of patients, including many celebrities use us to discuss their normal pregnancies, as who better to ask about “normal” than someone who knows “abnormal.” We also tend to be the doctors to the doctors. Many physicians will and have seen us for their pregnancies because we are considered the “pregnancy experts.”

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Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine Definition:

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