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
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
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
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
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
As experts in high-risk pregnancies, the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) and its members are alarmed by the unsubstantiated and inaccurate claims made by FDA panelists concerning maternal depression and the use of SSRI antidepressants during pregnancy. Continue Reading
AAP, ACP, APHA, IDSA, MPHA, SMFM, and a pregnant physician, filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts to defend vaccine policy, and to put an end to the Secretary’s assault on science, public health and evidence-based medicine. Continue Reading
The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) is deeply disappointed in today’s final vote by the House of Representatives resulting in the passage of H.R. 1. The deep cuts to the Medicaid program contained in this legislation jeopardize the insurance coverage millions of... Continue Reading
SMFM urges members of the House of Representatives to reject H.R. 1 in its current form and, instead, pursue legislation that preserves and expands access to high-quality pregnancy care for all Americans. Continue Reading
More than 30 organizations representing millions of patients with serious health conditions and thousands of medical professionals are applauding the protection of access to lifesaving preventive care without patient cost sharing. Continue Reading
As the experts in high-risk pregnancy, the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) strongly disagrees with the changes that were implemented in the proceedings of the June 2025 Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meeting. Continue Reading
The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) reaffirms its support for policies that allow maternal-fetal medicine physicians and other clinicians to provide evidence-based, medically appropriate treatment to their patients. Continue Reading
