Maternal-fetal medicine
Maternal–fetal medicine addresses complex pregnancy risks through integrated assessment of maternal disease, placental function, fetal development and timing of care.
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Maternal physiology
Cardiovascular, renal and metabolic adaptations can alter the presentation and management of pre-existing disease during pregnancy.
Placental function
Maternal uteroplacental and fetal placental circulations support transfer across the villous barrier; impaired function can influence fetal growth.
Fetal surveillance
Ultrasound and additional monitoring modalities provide complementary information but require gestational-age- and condition-specific interpretation.
Multidisciplinary planning
Obstetric, neonatal, medical and allied teams coordinate counseling, follow-up and birth plans in consultation with the pregnant patient.
Reference and next reading
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