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Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists of Southern California, part of Pediatrix Medical Group Contact Us Contact Us Online Form - Contact Us Patient Portal Explore Our Practice Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists of Southern California, part of Pediatrix Medical Group Jump to: About Our Practice Services and Doctors Locations Patient Resources Refer a Patient Careers More About Our Practice Our practice is dedicated to providing state-of-the-art, evidence-based care for patients with high-risk pregnancies and their fetuses and infants. Highly Trained Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialists This is why we have highly trained and board certified or eligible Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists that take great care of our patients and their babies. Diagnostic Ultrasound Additionally, we are accredited by the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine. This accreditation is your assurance that the obstetrical ultrasounds we perform meet the strict quality standards of the Institute. What is an MFM? Our board-certified maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) specialists provide prenatal care for expectant patients with complicated or high-risk pregnancies. They offer advanced medical care, monitoring and diagnostic services to help ensure the health and well-being of both the mother and her unborn baby. Our MFM specialists collaborate closely with OBGYNs, enhancing the comprehensive care provided to expectant mothers. Hospital Affiliations Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center Long Beach Memorial Medical Center Hoag Hospital Irvine Hoag Hospital Saddleback Memorial Medical Center Providence Little Comp of Mary Medical Center Torrance Desert Regional Medical Center Services Offered Amniocentesis A diagnostic test to screen for chromosome abnormalities and inherited disorders. A sample of amniotic fluid is collected through an ultrasound guided needle inserted into the amniotic sac. The amniotic fluid is sent to a laboratory for analysis. Antenatal (Prenatal) Testing (Screening) Antenatal or prenatal diagnostic screening, refers to a variety of testing options available to determine if a fetus has certain abnormalities. Many of the tests are conducted by an obstetrician (OB) as routine prenatal screening, including ultrasound, nuchal translucency screening and testing of a pregnant woman’s blood to help estimate the risk of certain abnormalities. When a test indicates a higher risk, additional tests are available to further analyze the fetus. These additional tests, such as amniocentesis and chronic villus sampling, are often more invasive and have additional risks to the fetus and should be conducted by a maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) specialist. Chorionic Villus Sampling CVS is a diagnostic test to screen for chromosome abnormalities and inherited disorders by analyzing the chorionic villi cells from the placenta. The placenta cells are collected either transcervically, using an ultrasound guided catheter inserted through the cervix to gently suction the cells, or transabdominally, through a long thin needle inserted into the placenta through the abdomen. Fetal Echocardiogram A non-invasive exam using ultrasound technology to generate pictures of a baby’s heart. A maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) specialist or pediatric cardiologist will review the images to identify any congenital fetal heart anomalies. Routine Pregnancy Ultrasound Ultrasound is a method to get pictures or videos of the fetus (unborn baby). It can be used to help determine the due date, to find out whether there is only one fetus or multiples (twins, triplets, etc), to check on whether the fetus is growing normally, and to look for birth defects or other problems. The method uses sound waves to make the images, not x-rays or radiation. Ultrasound is painless and safe for both mother and fetus. Conditions Treated Heart Disease Pregnancy places extra stress on a woman’s heart and circulatory system, causing the heart to work harder. The labor and delivery experience also adds to the heart’s workload. Hypertension Hypertension or high blood pressure, can be present before pregnancy (chronic hypertension) or develop during pregnancy (gestational hypertension). Pregnant women with hypertension are at risk of developing preeclampsia, experiencing both high blood pressure and protein in the urine, which can lead to serious complications for both the mother and baby. Imperforate anus A birth defect when the anus does not develop and a baby has no place for stool to exit. Kidney Disease While women with very mild kidney disease (stages 1-2), who are otherwise healthy, can expect to have a healthy pregnancy, those with moderate to severe kidney disease (stages 3-5) experience a much higher rate of complications. Morbidly Obese Patients Obesity during pregnancy puts both the mother and baby at serious risk of developing serious health problems, including gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, birth defects, preterm birth and pregnancy loss. Meet Your Care Team Info In-person appointments are not available with all clinicians at every location. Jim Betoni, D.O. Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal-Fetal Medicine Read More Melissa Bush, M.D. Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal-Fetal Medicine Read More Kenneth Chan, M.D. Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal-Fetal Medicine Read More Cindy Chau, M.D. Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal-Fetal Medicine Read More Bonnie Cheung, M.D. Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal-Fetal Medicine Read More Michael Crade, M.D. Diagnostic Radiology Read More Robert Day, M.D. Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal-Fetal Medicine Read More Michael Haydon, M.D. Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal-Fetal Medicine Read More Damon Masaki, M.D. Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal-Fetal Medicine Read More Jennifer McNulty, M.D. Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal-Fetal Medicine Read More Michael Nageotte, M.D. Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal-Fetal Medicine Read More Megan Oakes, M.D. Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal-Fetal Medicine Read More Vini Shrivastava, M.D. Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal-Fetal Medicine Read More Rebecca Simon Quigley, M.D. Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal-Fetal Medicine Read More Melinda Jennings, WHNP Women’s Health Care Nurse Practitioner Read More Heather Sykora, WHNP Women’s Health Care Nurse Practitioner Read More Show More Locations Info In-person appointments are not available with all clinicians at every location. Change Location Change Location ZIP or City and State Use My Location Update Location Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists of Southern California, part of Pediatrix Medical Group at Hoag Memorial Office 361 Hospital Rd Ste 229 Newport Beach CA 92663-3523...