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A Brief Guide to SMFM’s Updated Prenatal Genetic Screening Recommendations

By: Britton D. Rink, MD, MS, and Barton C. Staat, MD The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) recently released updated guidelines to help doctors and patients use cell-free DNA (cfDNA) screening more wisely. cfDNA screening is a blood test used during pregnancy to check for certain fetal... Continue Reading

Joint SMFM and IDSOG Statement on CDC Website Information Update on Autism and Vaccines

The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) and the Infectious Diseases Society for Obstetrics and Gynecology (IDSOG) are deeply troubled by the inaccurate and misleading information regarding vaccines and autism recently posted to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website. Continue Reading

What to Expect at the 2026 Pregnancy Meeting: Courses and Forums

The SMFM Pregnancy Meeting™ returns in 2026 to Las Vegas with the energy, collaboration, and innovation that define our field. Each year, this meeting brings together clinicians, researchers, educators, and trainees united by a shared commitment to improving outcomes for pregnant people... 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

Advancing Early Detection of Fetal Anomalies with Detailed First-Trimester Ultrasound

By Brian K. Iriye, MD; Vanita D. Jain, MD; and Anthony C. Sciscione, DO What is DFTU and Why Is It Important? The Detailed First-Trimester Ultrasound (DFTU) is a high-resolution scan performed between weeks 12 and 13 of pregnancy to detect fetal structural anomalies.1 It is indicated for... Continue Reading

Why Federally Funded Research Is Important to Maternal-Fetal Medicine

By Kristen A. Cagino, MD As physicians, we recognize that medical practice is built on a foundation of research. Discovering new therapies, navigating a global pandemic, and identifying the safest, evidence-based management strategy for complex conditions all rely on rigorous, well-designed... Continue Reading

May is Preeclampsia Awareness Month

When I was a medical student, the disease process of preeclampsia was one of the things that sparked my interest in the field of obstetrics. Today, I am passionate about teaching patients and their families about preeclampsia because it is one of the most common conditions I manage. What Is... Continue Reading

Large Study Finds IV Iron Treatment During Pregnancy Safe and Effective for Anemia

Media Contact:Karen Addis, APRkaren@addispr.com+1 (301) 787-2394 One of the Largest Studies of its Kind Finds Early Intervention with Iron Delivered Intravenously During Pregnancy is a Safe and Effective Treatment for Anemia Denver, Colo. ― Anemia during pregnancy is a common occurrence and... Continue Reading

Large Study Finds Maternal Biomarker Test Reduces Neonatal Morbidities and Improves Outcomes

Media Contact:Karen Addis, APRkaren@addispr.com+1 (301) 787-2394 One of the Largest Studies on Preterm Birth Finds a Maternal Biomarker Test Significantly Reduces Neonatal Morbidities and Improves Neonatal Outcomes Denver, Colo. ― Preterm birth ― defined as delivery before the 37th week of... Continue Reading

New National Study Finds Homicide and Suicide is the #1 Cause of Maternal Death in the U.S.

Media Contact:Karen Addis, APRkaren@addispr.com+1 (301) 787-2394 New National Study Finds Homicide and Suicide is the #1 Cause of Maternal Death in the U.S. Denver, Colo. ― In the medical community, research has traditionally focused on how to prevent and treat the leading medical causes of... Continue Reading

New ICD-10-CM Codes for 2025

The newly released 2025 ICD-10-CM codes will become effective on October 1, 2024. Stay informed and ensure your practice remains compliant in this month's SMFM Coding Tip, which provides an MFM-focused overview of these updates. Continue Reading

Expanded ICD-10 O35 Series: Maternal care for known or suspected fetal abnormality and damage

Download PDF Authors: The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) Coding Committee; Stephen Bacak, DO, MPH, FACOG; Erin Kornovich CPC; Steve Rad, MD, FACOG. Effective October 1, 2022, the code category 035 Maternal care for known or suspected fetal abnormality and damage were expanded in the... Continue Reading