Maternal Fetal Medicine
Maternal Fetal Medicine
Advanced fetal imaging, prenatal testing, and treatment for higher-risk pregnancies in North Idaho.
Sometimes a routine prenatal screening comes back abnormal. Or a condition like diabetes or high blood pressure changes the course of pregnancy. In those moments, Kootenai Clinic’s Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) team takes a closer look and helps determine the safest path forward for you and your baby.
Most patients are referred by their OB/GYN or primary care provider after an abnormal screening result, a concern on an ultrasound, or for a maternal health condition that may affect pregnancy. Your MFM team includes physicians who specialize in high-risk pregnancy (perinatologists), along with neonatologists and genetic counselors who help evaluate fetal development and inherited conditions.
Using detailed fetal ultrasound, prenatal screening, and advanced imaging, the team monitors your baby’s growth and development. Common reasons for additional monitoring or specialized treatment include risk of preterm labor, multiple pregnancies, fetal heart rhythm concerns, and maternal conditions such as diabetes or hypertension.
MFM specialists also consult in the hospital if complications arise during pregnancy, working alongside obstetric and neonatal teams.
Telehealth consultations are available across North Idaho, giving families in rural communities access to MFM expertise without traveling long distances.
Amniocentesis
3D/4D Fetal Ultrasound
Level III NICU
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Advanced Care During Pregnancy and After
Prenatal Testing & Genetic Screening
- Preconception counseling for moms facing higher medical, surgical, or genetic risks
- Prenatal screenings and noninvasive prenatal screening (“heads-up” checks for certain conditions)
- Diagnostic tests like amniocentesis
Imaging and Pregnancy Monitoring
- Fetal growth assessments and placental blood flow evaluation
- Fetal imaging, including 3D/4D ultrasound
- Targeted imaging when fetal anomalies are detected
- Biophysical profile and non-stress test, to assess fetal health
Pregnancy Conditions & Risk Factors
- Maternal diabetes, hypertension, or autoimmune disorders
- High-risk maternal cardiac, endocrine, and infectious conditions
- Complications including pre-term labor, multiple miscarriages, and fetal growth disorders
- Maternal-fetal complications such as placenta previa/accreta, Rh incompatibility, and pregnancy after transplant or cancer diagnosis/treatment
- Multiple gestation (twins, triplets, etc.)
- Twin complications such as twin-twin transfusion syndrome and TRAP sequence
- 24/7 support for pregnancy complications
- Fetal anomalies including spina bifida, congenital diaphragmatic hernia, and gastroschisis
Meet your Maternal Fetal Medicine care team
Maternal Fetal Medicine at Kootenai Health was developed so moms, babies, and families in North Idaho wouldn’t have to travel to larger cities for high-risk pregnancy care. Our team includes perinatologists, Level III neonatologists, genetic counselors, and other specialists involved in complex pregnancies and newborn care.
We partner closely with your OB provider to support you through every stage of your pregnancy, especially when additional monitoring or specialized care is needed. From advanced imaging and diagnostics to coordinated delivery planning, our goal is to provide clarity, reassurance, and expert guidance along the way.
Every pregnancy is different, and we take the time to understand your unique needs. Whether you’re navigating a high-risk diagnosis or simply want the confidence of a specialized care team, we’re here to support you with compassion, communication, and experience you can trust.
