Mission and Vision
Who We Are
The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM), based in Washington, DC, is a non-profit association representing more than 6,500 individual clinicians and researchers with expertise in high-risk pregnancy.
The core membership is comprised of maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) subspecialists. MFM subspecialists are obstetricians with additional years of formal training and board certification in maternal-fetal medicine, making them highly qualified experts and leaders in the care of complicated pregnancies. Additionally, SMFM welcomes physicians in related disciplines, nurses, genetic counselors, ultrasound technicians, MFM administrators, and others working toward optimal and equitable perinatal outcomes for all people who desire or experience pregnancy.
High-risk pregnancies are those that may compromise the health or life of a pregnant person or fetus. Examples include entering pregnancy with a chronic health condition (e.g., diabetes, lupus, or heart disease); developing acute conditions in pregnancy, including infectious diseases; experiencing preterm birth or another complication in a previous pregnancy; carrying twins, triplets, or higher-order multiples; or learning there is a birth defect or genetic condition that may affect the fetus. MFM subspecialists work to reduce the likelihood that pregnancy complications will permanently compromise the health or life of their patients.
Governance
The Society is governed by a 17-member Board of Directors. The organization also has 21 committees, including the Global Health Committee, the Patient Safety and Quality Committee, the Education Committee, and many others, each of which helps to shape the organization’s policies and strategies.
Our Mission & Vision
With feedback from the membership, the SMFM Board of Directors revised the organization's vision, mission, and strategic plan in 2025. The new strategic plan focuses on three goal areas: Collaborate and Lead, Advocacy for Discovery and Innovation, and Elevate Access and Member Support. Detailed strategies within each goal area will guide the organization's work for the next three years.
