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Here at North Texas Perinatal Associates, we believe our patients should be well informed and knowledgeable about the world of perinatal care. We also want to share some vital information with you about our office, our staff, and our services. Listed below are some of the questions we frequently encounter. Please click on the question to find the answers you need. If you are curious about a topic that does not appear on this list, please contact us at the NTPA office nearest you.
What is a perinatologist?
 Perinatology, also known more formally as Maternal Fetal Medicine, is a relatively new subspecialty that concentrates on high risk pregnancies.
A perinatologist (aka: an MFM) is an Obstetrician/Gynecologist who has undergone further training in the field of high risk pregnancy. As the name implies, an MFM is trained to deal with both maternal and fetal conditions.
Your doctor may have referred you here because of our special expertise in maternal conditions that can complicate pregnancy such as high blood pressure, diabetes, autoimmune disorders, or prior pregnancy complications such as preterm labor or cervical incompetence.
We also specialize in diagnosing and treating fetal conditions through the use of state-of-the-art ultrasonography, sono-guided invasive procedures, and advanced techniques for screening and evaluating fetal health and well being.
And finally, a large part of our practice is comprised of co-management of high risk multiple gestations, and targeted Level 2 ultrasonography (the highest level) for the detection and management of a broad range of potential fetal birth defects.
It is worth noting that the doctors in this practice are board certified in both general Ob/Gyn and in Maternal Fetal Medicine, and that this practice is accredited by the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM), so you know you are getting the highest quality medical care available.
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