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What to Expect at the 2026 Pregnancy Meeting

As we prepare for the 2026 Pregnancy Meeting™, I’m thrilled to share a preview of what promises to be one of our mostdynamic and inspiring gatherings yet. This year, we received a record-breaking 2,300+ abstract submissions, the highest in SMFM history! On behalf of the Program... Continue Reading

2026 Code Changes…and Beyond

The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) Coding Committee; Brad Hart, MBA, MS, CPC, CPMA, COBGC 2026 Diagnosis Code Changes Each year on October 1, changes to the ICD-10-CM codes go into effect. For 2026, the changes are as follows: New Codes New... Continue Reading

SMFM Announces New Board Members

The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) is pleased to announce that Jerasimos Ballas, MD, MPH; Catherine S. Eppes, MD, MPH; Moeun Son, MD, MSCI; and Sarahn M. Wheeler, MD, MHSc, have been elected to the SMFM Board. Continue Reading

SMFM Issues New Guidance on Diagnosing and Managing Heart Failure During Pregnancy and Postpartum

Prepregnancy counseling, assembling multidisciplinary care teams, and referring to centers with expertise are critical in managing pregnant patients with heart failure to optimize maternal and newborn health outcomes, according to new guidance issued by SMFM. Continue Reading

New 2025 Telehealth CPT Codes

*This tip was originally published in April 2025 and has since been updated to reflect recent changes. The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) Coding Committee; Brad Hart, MBA, MS, CPC, CPMA, COBGC; Stephen Bacak, DO, FACOG; Steve Rad MD, FACOG, SMFM Coding Committee Chair, Trisha... Continue Reading

SMFM Response to Administration Announcement on Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy and Autism

In response to today’s White House press conference announcement, The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) reiterates its recommendation advising both physicians and patients that acetaminophen is an appropriate medication to treat pain and fever during pregnancy. Continue Reading

SMFM Maintains COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendation During Pregnancy in Advance of ACIP Meeting

The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM), the national organization representing high-risk pregnancy experts, reiterates its recommendation that all pregnant and breastfeeding people receive the COVID-19 vaccine, regardless of trimester. Continue Reading

SMFM and SOGH Announce Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Hospital-Based Obstetric Care

The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) and the Society of OB/GYN Hospitalists (SOGH) are pleased to announce a focused commitment to our partnership that prioritizes the advancement of hospital-based obstetric care across the United States. Continue Reading

SMFM Statement on Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy and Autism

The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) continues to advise physicians and patients that acetaminophen is an appropriate medication to treat pain and fever during pregnancy. Continue Reading

Getting the Facts Straight: Pregnancy, Depression, and SSRIs

By: Adam K. Lewkowitz, MD, MPHS, and Emily S. Miller, MD, MPH On July 21, 2025, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) convened a roundtable panelist discussion on the use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), a class of antidepressant medication, in pregnancy. The FDA... Continue Reading

Detailed Fetal Anatomy Ultrasound – First Trimester (DFTU)

The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) Coding Committee; Robert Rossi, MD Katherine Kohari, MD Barbra Fisher, MD, PhD and Betzaida Martinez CPC, CPMA, COBGC, CPPM Background Multiple societies (AIUM, SMFM, ACOG, ACOOG, SDMS, SFP, and FHS) recommend performing a detailed fetal... Continue Reading

SMFM Statement in Support of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force 

SMFM strongly supports the work of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) and urges HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., to retain the current members and the integrity of this critical independent, volunteer group of experts. Continue Reading