Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists of the Mountain States, part of Pediatrix Medical Group

About Our Practice

Welcome to Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists of the Mountain States where we provide compassionate, high quality care to pregnant women and their unborn babies in both Utah and Idaho. Our practice specializes in the care of women who are considered high-risk: such as diabetes, hypertension, multiple gestations, recurrent miscarriages, suspected fetal defects, autoimmune disorders, preterm delivery, preeclampsia, family history of genetic diseases as well as other complications. We also perform routine ultrasounds, nuchal translucency measurement, detailed scans of fetal anatomy, fetal echocardiography, non-invasive genetic screening and diagnostic prenatal testing (amniocentesis). We are an additional resource for you and your doctor as you make decisions during, or prior to a pregnancy. We are accredited by the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine.

Maternal-fetal medicine specialists

Our board-certified maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) specialists care for expectant mothers with complicated or high-risk pregnancies. In addition to a four-year obstetrics and gynecology residency, our MFM specialists have undergone three additional years of fellowship training. Their core focus is to:

Oversee existing health problems such as high blood pressure and diabetes.
Manage pregnancy-related maternal medical issues, such as preeclampsia.
Conduct diagnostic tests and procedures to identify possible congenital abnormalities and genetic disorders.
Monitor babies’ development and growth.
Identify potential concerns and propose solutions for future pregnancies.

Obstetric hospitalists

In addition to our MFM specialists, our team includes a group of board-certified OB/GYN physicians assigned to the labor and delivery unit at St. Mark's Hospital. These OB/GYNs, referred to as OB Hospitalists, are skilled at inpatient pregnancy problem assessment and management. They also provide labor management, supervision and delivery as needed. Our OB hospitalists are at St. Mark's Hospital 24/7, ensuring patients receive high-quality, safe and immediate care.

Insurance Options
Commercial Plans
- 8th District Electric Benefit (IBEW)
- Aetna
- Altius
- Blue Cross
- Bright Health - PRIOR AUTH REQUIRED
- Cigna
- CNIC Health Solutions
- Deseret Mutual(DMBA)
- Health Partners
- Hometown Health
- Humana
- Liberty Healthshare
- Mailhandlers
- Medicare
- Meritain Health
- Motiv Health
- PEHP - All Plans
- Tall Tree - Wise Network Only
- Health Net Federal Services - Tricare
- University of Utah Health Plans
- Utah Idaho Teamsters
- Utah Pipe Trades
- United Health Care
MEDICAID Plans
- Utah Traditional Medicaid
- Healthy U Medicaid
- Molina Medicaid
- Health Choice Medicaid
- Idaho Medicaid
- Nevada Medicaid - HP Enterprise Services
- Wyoming Medicaid - Consultec
Out of Network
- Bridgespan - Exchange Plan
- Educators Mutual insurance (EMI)
- GEHA
- Health EZ
- Health Net - First Health
- Health Utah
- Humana Exchange(Gold/Silver)
- Select Health - All Plans
- United Medical Resources-UMR
- Molina Marketplace - Exchange Plan

Featured Services

Services Offered

Diabetes Management in Pregnancy

Women diagnosed with diabetes before or during pregnancy have difficulties producing the appropriate amount of insulin to process glucose, or sugar, in their bodies. Improper management of diabetes during pregnancy can lead to serious health problems for both the mother and baby. A maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) specialist is specially trained to treat women with diabetes during pregnancy. Through frequent prenatal visits, an MFM specialist can monitor and provide recommendations to help manage blood glucose levels through a combination of healthy eating, exercise and medications.
Genetic Counseling

Support provided by a genetic professional or qualified physician to the patient and the doctor by identifying genetic risk, discussing family history, explaining available testing options and implications of test results, as well as providing patient education. Genetic counselors or qualified physicians, act as patient advocates translating medical and scientific knowledge into practical information. In addition, resources are available to provide support to anyone who may be at risk for a variety of inherited conditions or birth defects, such as cystic fibrosis or disorders common to a particular race or ethnic group. This information is provided in a non-directive, unbiased manner and allows the patient to make their own decisions regarding testing options.
High-Risk Obstetric Care and Consults

An extra level of care available to women at risk of experiencing problems during or after their pregnancy. A variety of risk factors can make a pregnancy high-risk, including advanced maternal age, chronic health conditions, problems with a previous pregnancy and problems that develop during pregnancy. A high-risk pregnancy means the baby is at a higher risk of having health problems during pregnancy, birth or after delivery. Women having a high-risk pregnancy should be seen more frequently for close monitoring by a maternal-fetal medicine specialist, a physician specially trained to treat high-risk pregnancies.
Inpatient Consultation and Care
Management of Advanced Maternal Age

Women who become pregnant after age 35 are more likely to have pre-existing health problems that can complicate pregnancy and are at greater risk for complications like high blood pressure, abnormal fetal growth and diabetes in pregnancy. There is also an increased risk for certain fetal genetic abnormalities, specifically trisomies (where the fetus has an extra chromosome).
Management of Multiple Gestations (twins or more)

Pregnant women carrying multiples (twins, triplets, quadruplets, etc.) are at an increased risk of experiencing complications such as preterm delivery, low birth weight and preeclampsia. A maternal-fetal medicine specialist specializes in the care of women experiencing a high-risk pregnancy, such as multiples, and has the additional training and experience required to treat any complications experienced during a pregnancy.
Pre-Conception Counseling

An evaluation of a woman's current health and medical history to help identify opportunities to better prepare the body for becoming pregnant and to counsel her on risks and management of future pregnancy. The evaluation may include a review of the patient's current lifestyle and medical/obstetric history, including current medications, screening and treatment for any infectious diseases, immunization updates, education and recommendations on behavior modifications to reduce risk factors.
Amniocentesis
Fetal Echocardiogram
Special Ultrasound Exams

Our maternal-fetal medicine doctors have special training and certification to perform types of ultrasound that may not be available from a radiology service or a general obstetrician. These exams are performed in special situations, not in every pregnancy. Special exams include: Biophysical profile (A focused check of fetal movements and amniotic fluid (the liquid surrounding the fetus) to check on fetal well-being), Cervix length (If the cervix is short, there is a risk of preterm birth and special treatment might be needed), Doppler (Measurement of blood flow through certain blood vessels (umbilical cord, arteries in fetal brain, other blood vessels) to check on fetal well-being), Fetal echocardiogram (A detailed exam of the fetal heart to look for heart defects), 3-D Ultrasound (still pictures that appear 3-dimensional. These are used to get details for certain types of birth defects), 4-D ultrasound (Videos that appear 3-dimensional. These are used to get details of certain types of birth defects).

Conditions Treated

Heart Disease
Hypertension

Hypertension or high blood pressure, can be present before pregnancy (chronic hypertension) or develop during pregnancy (gestational hypertension). Pregnant women with hypertension are at risk of developing preeclampsia, experiencing both high blood pressure and protein in the urine, which can lead to serious complications for both the mother and baby.
Kidney Disease
Morbidly Obese Patients
Prematurity