maternal fetal medicine patient portal

Where can I find the Delaware Center for Maternal & Fetal Medicine?

Delaware Center for Maternal-Fetal Medicine. Delaware Center for Maternal & Fetal Medicine of Christiana Care, Inc. Abby Medical Center Office: One Centurian Drive, Suite 312, Newark, DE 19713. Christiana Hospital: 4755 Ogletown-Stanton Road, Suite 1992,Newark, DE 19718. Phone: (302) 319-5680 Website: www.DCMFM.com.

What is maternal and fetal medicine?

We are a group of Maternal-Fetal Medicine Experts who offer superior, personalized care to our patients, and unmatched partnership to our referring OBGYNs.

Where is the maternal-fetal medicine clinic?

Our Maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) subspecialist treats two patients at the same time. We partner with the mom-to-be, her family, and her medical team to navigate the un-routine and achieve the best possible outcome. We see families who have experienced high-risk pregnancies in the past, women with chronic health conditions, and women who ...

Why choose Maternal-Fetal Medicine at Valley Medical Center?

The Maternal-Fetal Medicine Clinic at Yakima is located in eastern Washington, 150 miles east of Seattle. All of the ultrasounds can be "read" remotely at UWMC. During the winter months when the weather prevents MFM faculty from traveling to Yakima, we continue to provide consultations and obstetrical imaging services remotely through telemedicine.

Welcome to Our Practice

You are the reason we are here and do what we do. We are dedicated to making sure you feel cared for and important. In addition, we are dedicated to providing you with compassionate, high-quality medical care.

Office hours

New patients are asked to arrive 30 minutes early to complete paperwork. You can download, print, and complete the forms prior to your appointment. Please bring the completed forms, a list of all medications you are currently taking, recent copies of x-rays, lab results, photo ID and your insurance card to your appointment.

Medication Refills

Please contact your pharmacy for refill requests. Your pharmacy will fax us the request and your refills will be processed within 72 hours. You may also request refills on the patient portal.

Billing

We require payment of your co-payment and past-due account balances at the time of service. We accept cash, checks, debit and all major credit cards. (Visa, Master Card, American Express, Discover.)

Insurance

We will submit claims to most major insurance carriers. Please bring your insurance card and I.D. with you to every visit so we can ensure that our records are accurate.

Cancellations or Rescheduling

To better serve the needs of all our patients, we ask that you call at least 24 hours in advance to cancel or reschedule appointments. We make every effort to stay on schedule, although emergencies arise.

After-hours & emergencies

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, dial 911. However, if you need after-hours advice for a medical concern, please call 512-821-2540 and our answering service will assist you.

What is MFM in medical?

Our Maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) subspecialist treats two patients at the same time. We partner with the mom-to-be, her family, and her medical team to navigate the un-routine and achieve the best possible outcome. We see families who have experienced high-risk pregnancies in the past, women with chronic health conditions, and women who develop unexpected problems during their pregnancy.

What is the procedure to remove amniotic fluid from a fetus?

When a fetus has too much amniotic fluid, our MFM can place a needle in the uterus, guided by ultrasound, and remove extra fluid. This process can reduce the risk of early birth and treat certain fetal diseases

How many pregnant women have diabetes?

Diabetes is a complication for up to 7-14% of pregnant women. Our Diabetes and Pregnancy Program (DAPP) provides consultative and co-management services to assist in promoting improved pregnancy outcomes for high-risk pregnant women with pre-existing diabetes and women who develop diabetes while pregnant; gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).

What is the purpose of 2D ultrasound?

We use 2D ultrasound to monitor fetal heart rate, fetal movement, and levels of amniotic fluid, and we use Doppler ultrasound to measure blood flow through the umbilical cord and the fetal brain and heart. These tests help sort out whether the fetus is getting what it needs in the uterus, or might be better off being born.

Can a baby have too much fluid?

Healthy babies have enough fluid around them, but not too much. Using ultrasound, we can estimate whether a baby has too little fluid (oligohydramnios) or too much (polyhydramnios). Both too much and too little fluid can be associated with birth defects and placental problems.

Our mission and vision

To provide access to the best healthcare for all women and their fetuses in the state of Washington and the WWAMI region

What we do

We are high-risk pregnancy experts who treat mothers who face unexpected problems that develop during pregnancy, such as early labor, bleeding, or high blood pressure. We are highly trained specialists with advanced knowledge and training in medical, surgical, obstetrical, fetal and genetic complications of pregnancy.

Where we are

Our faculty practice at several sites across Washington, and are continuing to expand our care and services to patients throughout the region.

What is Eastside Maternal-Fetal Medicine?

Eastside Maternal-Fetal Medicine is a group of physicians, nurses, sonographers, dietitians, diabetic educators and genetic counselors who provide obstetrical care and screening for pregnant women in the greater Seattle area and beyond. We work with obstetricians and midwives in the local community to support maternal and fetal health in pregnancies that may be at increased risk of complication due to maternal age, pre-existing maternal conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes, multiple gestation such as twins and triplets, and many other issues. We provide a screening service for low risk pregnancies to ensure that every family has access to top quality ultrasound imaging and education regarding screening options.

What is a perinatal ultrasound?

Ultrasound is used to estimate the age or size of your baby, to look for birth defects or observe your baby’s activity and environment to evaluate well-being. Evaluations of the placenta, uterus and cervix also provide information about possible prenatal risks to the pregnancy. We provide a full spectrum of tests including: amniocentesis, chorionic villus sampling (CVS), and percutaneous umbilical blood sampling (PUBS). Risks, benefits and potential fetal conditions are fully discussed at the time of ultrasound and prior to testing.

Christine Laky, MD

Specializing in perinatology, the care and treatment of a mother and her fetus during a complicated or high-risk pregnancy, Dr. Laky provides the most advanced treatment options available.

Margaret S. Villers, MD, MSCR

Dr. Villers is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology. After completing her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC, Dr. Villers chose to complete her fellowship in maternal fetal medicine. Dr.