Search Results: MCH Organizations

Annotation: The Connecticut Pregnancy Exposure Information Service operates a telephone service that provides current information on the possible risk to a fetus exposed to a particular medication, chemical, infection, or substance abuse during pregnancy. The service is offered to women who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, health care providers, and concerned partners who want information, education, or counseling about exposure risks. Callers at risk or with complicated exposures are encouraged to seek personal genetic counseling, which can be provided by this service or by a genetic counselor in the caller's region. Telephone callers receive written follow-ups. Services to consumers include referrals, publications, and reference information. Publications include fact sheets and a newsletter.

Keywords: Reproductive hazards, Connecticut, Drug use during pregnancy, Fetus, Hotlines, Information services, Pregnancy, Risk assessment, Substance abuse, Teratogens, Teratology

Annotation: The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) is a not-for-profit professional organization of obstetrician/gynecologists who have completed two to three years of additional formal education and clinical experience within an approved Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellowship Program. Members have advanced knowledge of obstetrical, medical, genetic, and surgical complications of pregnancy and their effects on both mother and fetus. The society works to promote and expand education in maternal-fetal medicine and encourage the exchange of new ideas and research concerning treatment for obstetrical problems. Services include a physician locator, fellowship directory, and research links.

Keywords: Fetus, Maternal health, Obstetrical care, Pregnancy complications, Professional societies