Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM)

What is Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM)?

Perinatology, also known as Maternal Fetal medicine (MFM) is a specialty which blends obstetrics and fetal medicine focusing on the care of both mother and fetus throughout a high-risk pregnancy.

MFM specialists have training specific to pregnancies complicated by factors such as maternal health conditions, fetal abnormalities, multiplies (twins, triplets, etc.) and other complex issues.

The CDC Maternal Fetal Medicine unit is an integrated outpatient consultative and ultrasound program which offers care to patients in Calgary through our Pacific Place clinic. The CDC MFM service is led by Dr. Titilayo Oluyomi and focuses on ultrasound diagnosis, assessment and surveillance of fetal anomalies in collaboration with other subspecialists as needed. We perform assessment of complicated pregnancies in collaboration with obstetricians, radiologists, family physicians, midwives, prenatal genetics, pediatric surgeons, pediatric urologists, neonatologists and many other providers. Care is provided to patients in a collaborative model with experienced Registered Nurses, diagnostic medical sonographers while consulting with their multidisciplinary team.

Who Needs MFM?

Fetal ultrasound services are offered to those with, or caring for, patients experiencing high-risk pregnancies due to fetal or maternal complications. Conditions include complex fetal anomalies, multiple gestations, hypertension, diabetes and autoimmune diseases. Our team strives to support antenatal care providers and their patients in a collaborative approach while also connecting them with relevant subspecialties (like pediatric urology, prenatal genetics, fetal echo specialist, pediatric surgery and others).

MFM services provided by CDC include:

• Complex Fetal anomaly scans
• Obstetrical series for high-risk pregnancies
• Nuchal translucency
• NIPS (non-invasive prenatal screening)
• Uterine artery, umbilical artery, middle cerebral artery and ductus venosus doppler monitoring as indicated
• Detailed anatomy
• Biophysical profile, Growth and fetal wellbeing
• Cervical length monitoring
• Placental abnormalities

Meet our Perinatologist – Dr. Titi Oluyomi

Dr. Oluyomi is a clinical associate professor at the University of Calgary with the Section of Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM). She attended medical school at the University of Lagos in Nigeria, had her OBGYN residency training at the University of Toronto and her MFM fellowship training at the University of Manitoba.

She has a passion for women’s care (including in underserved areas) and education and co-ordinates the Calgary Maternal Fetal Medicine Telemedicine program and Ultrasound education for Year 1 OBGYN residents.

Referring to our MFM Clinic

MFM is a specialty clinic and therefore we have a MFM Obstetrical nurses that work with the perinatologist to triage patients for appointments that meet the needs of the patient based on their clinical history, immediate pregnancy care needs, fetal diagnosis and gestational age.

• Referrals - Patients can be referred to MFM directly from their primary pregnancy care provider using a CDC requisition (see link).  We ask that all relevant medical and pregnancy related information and concerns be outlined on the requisition.

* CDC radiologists work closely with our highly skilled obstetrical sonographers to identify any patients that require specialized MFM consultation and care. Once the need for further investigation is discussed with the patient, an MFM nurse and perinatologist triage the patient. Based on current pregnancy findings and obstetrical history, our team will ensure the patient has access to the specialty services and supports that MFM can offer throughout their pregnancy.

Why refer your Patient to MFM at CDC?

Our Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) team is comprised of skilled and professional staff who are passionate and knowledgeable in managing high risk Obstetrical patients. When you refer your patient to MFM at Canada Diagnostics Centers, your patient will experience family-centered care that values diversity and inclusion and that the unique needs of each individual patient at cared for.