Women and families facing high-risk pregnancies rely on Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) specialists to care for and guide them through the unique challenges they face.  Key to the specialty is its inter-disciplinary approach; valued partnerships with our Divisions of Reproductive Biology, General Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Clinical Genetics allow for comprehensive patient care, and education of future clinicians and investigators. 

The division participates in the NIHCD-sponsored MFM Units Network, allowing us to partner with 14 sites to conduct multi-center clinical trials.

Education

Medical students and residents complete rotations with the division to gain an understanding of the competencies required in the various obstetrical, medical and surgical complications of pregnancy. The Division of MFM also offers an outstanding fellowship program through the Feinberg School of Medicine for one fellow each year. The fellowship incorporates research, education, and clinical activities to prepare graduates for successful academic careers. Each fellow has a high-risk continuity clinic throughout their three years, and rotates, during their 12 months of clinical work, on the inpatient clinical service, as well as in Diagnostic Ultrasound and Clinical Genetics.

Research

Faculty members, staff, and fellows in the Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine collaborate with Serdar E. Bulun, MD, in the Division of Reproductive Biology Research, along with investigators in other departments, to explore basic science research issues. We also conduct randomized clinical trials and outcomes research to benefit women and their newborns. We are currently performing research in four different clinical trials networks, investigating such topics as fetal growth, complications of first pregnancy, preterm birth, and cytomegalovirus infections during pregnancy.

Patient Care

The clinical program is based at Prentice Women’s Hospital, the Obstetrics and Gynecology pavilion of Northwestern Memorial Hospital, which is the primary teaching affiliate of Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Our diverse and large (over 12,000 deliveries annually) patient population provides excellent opportunities for challenging clinical care. We provide consultative services, total obstetric care, and ultrasonography for high risk pregnancies from throughout the Chicago metropolitan area.

Alan M. Peaceman, MD
Division Chief
Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Contact Us

Contact Gladys Soto for more information on the Divison of Maternal-Fetal Medicine.

Gladys Soto
312-472-4685