Maternal-Fetal Medicine of the Mid-Atlantic, part of Pediatrix Medical Group

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Maternal Fetal Associates Of The Mid-Atlantic, LLC is now Maternal-Fetal Medicine of the Mid-Atlantic, part of Pediatrix Medical Group

We are excited to join Pediatrix in meeting the maternal health care needs of our community. While there will be no change in the high-level care we deliver to our patients, this transition represents the breadth of our clinical expertise and our exclusive focus on providing quality health care for women.

About Our Practice

Our premier team of maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) specialists (perinatologists) has a long tradition of serving women of the Greater Washington metropolitan area and providing for high-risk pregnancy needs. Our clinicians and staff provide exceptional, compassionate medical care to each patient. Thousands of women have received care during their pregnancies from our team of board-certified perinatologists who have established a tradition of excellence for more than 15 years in Loudoun, Fairfax, Prince William and Montgomery Counties.

Having a baby is both joyous and exciting, and most pregnancies proceed smoothly; however, some women require closer monitoring during pregnancy and may benefit from the expertise of our maternal-fetal medicine clinicians. Our clinicians work closely with your obstetrician (OB) to create a personalized care plan tailored to your specific medical needs. This may include management of conditions complicating pregnancy, such as diabetes, multiple gestations, hypertension and recurrent pregnancy loss, as well as prenatal diagnostic procedures, such as fetal echocardiography, specialized fetal ultrasound, amniocentesis, and genetic screening and testing (nuchal translucency and nasal bone evaluation), and tests of fetal well-being.

An ultrasound with a maternal-fetal medicine specialist is different than a standard obstetric ultrasound. You will have a comprehensive experience with full counseling about your ultrasound. We have state-of-the-art ultrasound equipment with 3D and 4D capabilities. Our clinicians are experts in obstetric ultrasound and are board-certified in maternal-fetal medicine and genetics. All our ultrasound technologists are OB-certified and highly trained. Our practice is accredited by both national and international ultrasound organizations, including AIUM, SMFM and ISUOG. Additionally, all our sites are accredited to perform detailed, targeted OB ultrasound, and we are the only MFM practice in the area accredited for fetal echocardiography. We will communicate all results to your OB and provide recommendations to ensure you receive the best possible care.

In most cases, you do not need a referral to be seen by our practice. It is best if you already have an OB or midwife, but we can schedule you without a referral at any one of our convenient locations.

What is an MFM?

Our board-certified maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) specialists provide prenatal care for expectant patients with complicated or high-risk pregnancies. They offer advanced medical care, monitoring and diagnostic services to help ensure the health and well-being of both the mother and her unborn baby. Our MFM specialists collaborate closely with OBGYNs, enhancing the comprehensive care provided to expectant mothers.
Insurance Information
Most OB care is under a global fee, and additional services are billed to the patient by the obstetrics provider. At Maternal-Fetal Medicine of the Mid-Atlantic, since we are not the primary obstetrician, we do not bill under a global fee. Instead, we will bill your insurance directly according to your insurance plan agreement.

We accept the following insurance plans:
- Anthem BCBS Plan, including but not limited to
  - All Anthem BCBS PPO
  - Anthem HealthKeepers HMO/POS
  - Anthem Federal Employee Program
  - Anthem Blue Cross Union
  - Anthem Exchange Plans
  - Anthem HealthKeepers Plus Medicaid
- Aetna PPO/HMO/HNO/Open Access/Innovation Plans
  - We do NOT accept Aetna Better Health Medicaid
- Aetna Student Health
- Aetna MBHP
- Carefirst BCBS PPO/HMO
- Cigna PPO/HMO/POS/Open Access Plus/Connect
- GEHA
- Molina Health Medicaid
- Sentara Health Medicaid (formerly Optima Health Medicaid)
- We do NOT accept Sentara Health Kaiser
- Sentara Health PHCS
- Tricare East Standard
- Tricare East Prime with Tricare Referral
- Most UnitedHealthcare Plans, including UMR and UHC Student Resources
- UHC Community Plan Medicaid
- VA (Veterans Affairs) Insurance with VA referral
- Virginia Medicaid
We do not participate in any Medicare or Kaiser Plans.

AIUM Accredited

We are proud to be accredited by the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM). This accreditation acknowledges our adherence to nationally recognized standards in the performance and interpretation of diagnostic ultrasound examinations.

Services Offered

Amniocentesis
Chorionic Villus Sampling

CVS is a diagnostic test to screen for chromosome abnormalities and inherited disorders by analyzing the chorionic villi cells from the placenta. The placenta cells are collected either transcervically, using an ultrasound guided catheter inserted through the cervix to gently suction the cells, or transabdominally, through a long thin needle inserted into the placenta through the abdomen.
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.
Fetal Echocardiogram
First Trimester Prenatal Screening

While most pregnant women will give birth to healthy infants, some infants are born with physical and mental disabilities. In some infants, the problem is a chromosomal abnormality such as Down syndrome, Trisomy 18 or 13, where there is extra chromosomal material that leads to serious intellectual disability and birth defects. Although any woman can give birth to an infant with a chromosomal abnormality, the risk increases gradually with age. Chromosomal abnormalities are diagnosed by amniocentesis or chorionic villous sampling (CVS). These procedures carry small risks of miscarriage (amniocentesis is about 1in 500, and CVS is about 1in 100). Although there are no alternative tests for an accurate diagnosis, non-invasive alternatives, referred to as screening tests, are available. Available screening tests are typically performed in either the first or second trimester.
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.
Non Invasive Prenatal Screening

Pregnant women have access to a variety of tests to determine a baby's risk of Down syndrome, Trisomy 18 and open neural tube defects. Some newer testing methods involve only a blood test and an ultrasound, which can be done safely early in the pregnancy. These screenings are minimally invasive and do not pose any identifiable risk to the fetus. However, while they predict the likelihood that a particular condition is present, they do not provide definitive answers. For example, a "positive result" would not necessarily mean that a baby has a health problem, but it shows that the baby is at increased risk. Similarly, a "negative" result would not guarantee that no health problem is present. Other testing methods can provide a more definitive answer for the specific condition being investigated. However, these tests may pose a greater risk to the mother and fetus because often they are more invasive.
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

High-Risk 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.
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.

Management of Recurrent Pregnancy Loss

Recurrent pregnancy loss, also known as repeated miscarriage, means two or more consecutive miscarriages in the first trimester or in the second trimester prior to 23 weeks. Approximately 1% of women of reproductive age will suffer from recurrent pregnancy loss for different reasons. In approximately 50% of these women, no definitive cause will be identified. In many cases, however, the cause is identified, and treatment may be implemented, which may result in a successful pregnancy. Nevertheless, a successful pregnancy may still occur in approximately 60% of women with three miscarriages.

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