Perinatology
Perinatology, also known as maternal–fetal medicine, is a subspecialty of obstetrics dedicated to the care of the fetus and the management of complicated or high-risk pregnancies.
Maternal–fetal medicine specialists (perinatologists) complete four years of obstetrics & gynecology residency followed by an additional two to three years of fellowship training focused on diagnosing and treating medical, obstetric, and fetal complications during pregnancy.
Perinatologists typically partner with general obstetricians to provide advanced evaluation and care for both the mother and fetus. Services provided may include:
- Management of diabetes and other medical conditions during pregnancy
- Evaluation and care of multiple gestations (twins, triplets)
- Level II and targeted fetal ultrasound
- Chorionic villus sampling (CVS)
- Genetic amniocentesis
- Fetal monitoring and surveillance
- Fetal therapy or surgery (in specialized centers)