This service cares for women who have higher risk pregnancies due to maternal health conditions, prior pregnancy complications or concerns in the current pregnancy. The MFM service is composed of the following sub-specialist physicians:
Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist, Fetal Cardiologist, Obstetrical Medicine Physician and a Neonatologist
The MFM, fetal cardiology, obstetrical medicine and antenatal neonatal clinics work collaboratively to provide comprehensive care to women with higher risk pregnancies and their fetuses/newborns.
Depending on the concern, patients may be seen in one or all of the clinics listed below, at some time during their pregnancy.
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Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) |
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Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) is a subspecialty of obstetrics that provides pregnancy care to women who have higher-risk pregnancies due to complex maternal medical or pregnancy history, and/or fetal or maternal complications in the current pregnancy. Consultations generally include assessment of pregnancy risk factors, ultrasound assessment and other investigations, appropriate referrals (ie fetal cardiology clinic, antenatal clinic) and ongoing fetal surveillance as indicated. MFM consultations and ultrasounds are performed in the clinic. Reasons for referral may include:
How to Refer Patients:Physicians can send a completed "High Risk Pregnancy Referral" form to Fax: 905-883-2052. Please include the following with referral:
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Fetal Cardiology and Echocardiogram |
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A Fetal Echocardiogram is an ultrasound performed to assess your baby's heart Not every pregnant patient is required to have one. A referral from your Physician is required to book a Fetal Echocardiogram appointment. Reasons for referral may include:
How to Refer Patients:Physicians can send a completed "High Risk Pregnancy Referral" form to Fax: 905-883-2052. Please include the following with referral:
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Obstetrical Medicine |
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Obstetrical Medicine Consultation appointments are for patients who may have chronic medical conditions/ diseases, or develop medical illness during pregnancy. Reasons for referral may include:
How to Refer Patients:Physicians can send a completed "High Risk Pregnancy Referral" form to Fax: 905-883-2052. Please include the following with referral:
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Antenatal/Neonatal Clinic |
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This clinic see's patients for Antenatal consultations, follow up visit's for neonatal patients, and neonatal appointments for the RSV clinic Reasons for referral may include:
How to Refer Patients:Physicians can send a completed "High Risk Pregnancy Referral" form to Fax: 905-883-2052. Please include the following with referral:
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Contact information: |
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Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital
B-Wing, Level 2
10 Trench Street
Richmond Hill, ON
L4C 4Z3
Phone: 905- 883-1212 ext. 3069 from Richmond Hill, or 905-832-4554 ext. 3069 from across Vaughan
Fax: 905-883-2052
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