High-Risk Pregnancy Awareness Week
Raising awareness and championing expert care for every complex pregnancy.
Raising awareness and championing expert care for every complex pregnancy.
SMFM’s High-Risk Pregnancy Week is more than an awareness campaign—it’s a movement to transform the conversation around high-risk pregnancy care. By educating the public, influencing policy, and strengthening the visibility of MFM specialists, this initiative drives meaningful change for maternal and fetal health. Our goals include:
EXPANDING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
through webinars and clinical education.
ENCOURAGE PATIENTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC
to discuss with their healthcare providers, including resources to identify and understand what a high-risk pregnancy is, and how to navigate your high-risk pregnancy with your provider.
ENGAGING WITH LEGISLATORS AND POLICYMAKERS
to highlight policies that ensure all families have access to specialized maternal care through advocacy and policy initiatives.
What MFM Specialists Treat
Complex conditions, expert care.
Maternal-fetal medicine specialists manage a wide range of conditions that require advanced expertise.
Find what you need
Whether you're a patient, provider, or advocate, we have resources for you.
EXPANDING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
through webinars and clinical education.
ENCOURAGE PATIENTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC
to discuss with their healthcare providers, including resources to identify and understand what a high-risk pregnancy is, and how to navigate your high-risk pregnancy with your provider.
ENGAGING WITH LEGISLATORS AND POLICYMAKERS
to highlight policies that ensure all families have access to specialized maternal care through advocacy and policy initiatives.
What MFM Specialists Treat
Complex conditions, expert care.
Maternal-fetal medicine specialists manage a wide range of conditions that require advanced expertise.
| Preeclampsia and Hypertension Monitoring and managing blood pressure complications that affect both mother and baby. | Preterm Birth Risk Identifying and managing risk factors for early delivery, including cerclage and progesterone therapy. |
Multiple Pregnancies Specialized management for twins, triplets, and higher-order multiples and their unique risks. |
| Fetal Anomalies Advanced ultrasound and fetal echo to diagnose and plan care for structural differences. |
Placenta Complications Diagnosing and managing placenta previa, accreta, and other placental conditions. |
Chronic Conditions Managing diabetes, autoimmune disorders, heart disease, and other conditions in pregnancy. |
Find what you need
Whether you're a patient, provider, or advocate, we have resources for you.
For Patients and Families
Understand Your CareFor Clinicians
Clinical Tools and EducationFor Advocates
Spread the WordWhat to expect at your first MFM visit - Coming soon Consults and guidelines Take action with the Sate Liaison Network Patient fact sheets by condition Evidence-based learning by MFM experts Tools to Support Your Advocacy Find an MFM specialist near you The latest research Patient support groups Patient safety and quality resources
SMFM Advocacy in Action
SMFM advocates in Washington, DC, and in states across the country to advance optimal and equitable perinatal and reproductive health. Learn about our efforts and join us in the work. Partners, the public, and SMFM members are welcome to join us virtually for the following briefings.
| Virtual Partner Briefing: Assessing and Using Maternal Mortality Data Monday, June 1 from 3:00–4:00 PM ET |
Virtual Briefing: Drug Development in Pregnancy Friday, June 5 starting at 10:00 AM ET |
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Collecting and examining maternal mortality data is crucial to understanding the drivers of mortality, developing data-driven policy and interventions, improving health equity, and preventing future tragedies. However, the most common US data sources vary in the information they collect, which can create challenges when assessing and using the data. During this briefing, SMFM staff will discuss the different types of maternal mortality data in the US and the most common data sources, as well as important considerations when using and referencing data in your work and when advocating for maternal health policy and programs. Staff will also incorporate brief data updates on the latest data from the Pregnancy Monitoring Surveillance System (PMSS) and the Maternal Mortality Review Information App (MMRIA). |
Nearly 90% of pregnant women use at least one medication during pregnancy, yet most drug labels lack pregnancy-specific safety or efficacy data, leaving clinicians and patients to make critical decisions without robust evidence. This briefing will examine the gaps driving this problem, highlight federal initiatives addressing them, and discuss bipartisan legislative solutions to improve data generation and ensure that pregnant and lactating patients have access to safe, effective treatments.
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Early Awareness Can Change Outcomes. Spread the Word - Digital Tools Coming Soon
Download free resources to help increase awareness, transform the conversation, and ensure optimal and equitable access for all people who desire or experience pregnancy.