What are the Maternal-Fetal Medicine Centers at Kaleida Health?
The Maternal-Fetal Medicine Centers at Kaleida Health provide comprehensive care for women experiencing high-risk pregnancies or carrying fetuses that require specialized care. Our multidisciplinary team works closely with maternal-fetal specialists, obstetrical nurse practitioners, certified diabetic nutritionists, OB social workers and support staff to ensure the highest quality care throughout pregnancy.
Our services include advanced prenatal testing, genetic counseling, management of chronic maternal conditions and care for complex fetal anomalies. Whether you are planning a pregnancy or are already expecting, our team supports you at every step.
Why choose Kaleida Health for high-risk pregnancies?
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Comprehensive Maternal-Fetal Medicine services
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Access to advanced diagnostic and genetic testing
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Expert care for multiple gestations and complex fetal conditions
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Multidisciplinary care including nutrition, social work and nursing support
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Coordination with Golisano Children’s Hospital of Buffalo and Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
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Personalized care plans tailored to each patient’s medical history and needs
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Education and counseling to empower families throughout pregnancy
The care we provide
Preconception & risk assessment
Counseling for women planning pregnancy to identify and reduce potential risks.
Genetic counseling & testing
Diagnostic and counseling services for reproductive, prenatal and pediatric genetics, as well as familial cancer risk assessment.
Prenatal screening & diagnosis
First and second trimester screening, targeted ultrasounds, 3D/4D imaging and fetal cardiac evaluation.
Multiple gestation management
Specialized monitoring and care for twins, triplets and higher-order pregnancies.
Fetal anomaly care
Diagnosis and management of congenital conditions, including diaphragmatic hernia, abdominal wall defects, lung lesions, twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome and skeletal dysplasia.
Invasive procedures
Amniocentesis, chorionic villus sampling (CVS), percutaneous umbilical cord blood sampling (PUBS) and fetal transfusions.
Maternal medical conditions
Consultation and management for chronic maternal health issues during pregnancy.
Support services
Nutrition counseling, social work support and patient education to guide families through high-risk pregnancies.
Patient stories
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Nutrition counseling, social work support and patient education to guide families through high-risk pregnancies.
—A Kaleida Health MFM Patient -
When I was in the hospital, at no point in time did I ever feel like just another patient.I was treated like a human being. Kind of felt like family when I left there.”
—Anthony -
When I was in the hospital, at no point in time did I ever feel like just another patient.I was treated like a human being. Kind of felt like family when I left there.”
—Anthony
Where you can receive care
Services are available at:
Golisano Children’s Buffalo Outpatient Center (Conventus), Buffalo, NY
Specialties: High-risk pregnancy management, prenatal diagnostics, genetic counseling, multiple gestation care.
Northtowns MFM Center, Amherst, NY
Specialties: High-risk obstetrical care, prenatal screening, chronic maternal condition management.
Frequently asked questions
MFM is a subspecialty focused on managing high-risk pregnancies and complex fetal conditions.
Women with chronic medical conditions, a history of pregnancy complications, multiple gestations or abnormal prenatal findings should consult an MFM specialist.
Services include genetic counseling, advanced ultrasounds, invasive diagnostic testing, multiple gestation monitoring, fetal anomaly management and chronic maternal condition management.
Request an appointment online or call our MFM care team directly.
Take the next step in your pregnancy care
Pregnancy & maternal-fetal resources
Articles, classes and educational resources to support high-risk pregnancy care and family preparedness.