About Us

Sacramento Maternal-Fetal Medicine Medical Group (Sac MFM) is a comprehensive high-risk pregnancy medical group. The maternal-fetal medicine physicians in our office have provided care for women in Northern California for over 20 years. Our physicians specialize in ultrasound, prenatal diagnosis, genetics, medical and surgical complications of pregnancy, as well as the management of multiple gestations (e.g. triplets, quadruplets). The entire office staff dedicates itself to providing compassionate care to families who may be experiencing complications during a pregnancy. Our office works closely with your healthcare provider to ensure the highest level of care.

A maternal-fetal medicine physician is a physician who has completed a four-year Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program and then an additional two to three years of formal education and clinical experience within an American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG) approved Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellowship program. Fellowship training provides additional education and practical experience in obstetrical, medical, genetic, and surgical complications of pregnancy. There is significant education and training in fetal ultrasound and prenatal testing during a maternal-fetal medicine fellowship. This advanced knowledge and experience allows these physicians to provide specialized care to both the mother and her fetus (unborn baby).

A patient is referred to a maternal-fetal medicine physician if she or her fetus may be at increased risk of complications during either the pregnancy or following delivery. The patient will meet with a maternal-fetal medicine physician for a consultation, an ultrasound exam or perhaps both. Since there are many different types of appointments available in our office, our staff will work with your healthcare provider to ensure that you are scheduled for the appropriate appointment.

Patients referred to our office for an ultrasound examination will usually be seen by one of our ultrasound technicians (sonographers) and then by one of our maternal-fetal medicine physicians. An ultrasound technician is a health care professional with education and experience in the field of diagnostic ultrasound. The ultrasound technicians within Sac MFM have specialized in the sonographic evaluation of fetal anatomy, growth, monitoring of multiple gestations, as well as in assisting maternal-fetal medicine physicians during ultrasound-guided procedures.

A patient may be referred to our office for genetic counseling if she will be 35 years of age or older on her expected due date, for a family history of genetic condition, or if her pregnancy may be at increased risk of a birth defect or genetic condition. One of our experienced genetic counselors provides this counseling. Genetic counselors are healthcare professionals with graduate degrees and experience in the areas of medical genetics and counseling.

Typically, your prenatal care continues with your healthcare provider. Sac MFM works closely with your healthcare provider and rarely is it necessary for our office to assume your prenatal care. If Sac MFM does assume your prenatal care, then all of your prenatal visits would be in the Sac MFM office. Additionally, you would be admitted to Mercy San Juan Hospital for any hospitalizations, as well as for delivery.

You may develop complications during your pregnancy, which increase your risk of a preterm birth, or your baby may need specialized neonatal care immediately after birth. In these situations, you will need to be hospitalized at a facility that has specialists dedicated to neonatal care. The nursery at Mercy San Juan Hospital is a level III nursery (the highest level possible). There are physicians, nurses and other health care professionals at Mercy San Juan Hospital who have extensive experience in the care of a premature infant or an infant who may require specialized neonatal care.

Sac MFM accepts patients on a referral basis only. If you feel that you could benefit from our services, please discuss your concerns with your healthcare provider.