What is maternal-fetal medicine? Also known as perinatology, maternal-fetal medicine is an evolving medical field. This field refers to the specialized care of pregnant women and their unborn babies. There are several needs and uses for maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) physicians. Some uses include seeing MFM doctors because they are "high risk" and considering getting pregnant or are already pregnant and are at high risk for complications. As previously stated, the field of maternal-fetal medicine is one of the most rapidly evolving areas in medicine, particularly when it comes to the fetus. Research is underway in the area of ​​fetal gene and stem cell therapy in hopes of providing early treatment for genetic disorders (Abi-Nader et.al, 2009). Research is also being conducted on open fetal surgery for the correction of birth defects such as congenital heart defects and the prevention of pre-eclampsia. Many pregnancies resulted in maternal mortality and maternal morbidity. This area of ​​concern is often the responsibility of MFM subspecialists, in order to reduce the rate of maternal mortality and maternal morbidity (Haywood, B., 2012). The Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine also strives to improve maternal and infant birth outcomes through standards of prevention, diagnosis and treatment through research, education and training. (Schubert, K. & Cavarocchi, N., 2012) For MFM subspecialists to contribute to reducing the maternal mortality rate, they must receive adequate training and education, including research, which is essential for treatment. The primary focus of the MFM subspecialist is early diagnosis of fetal anomalies, pathogenesis, and early diagnosis and treatment of pre-eclampsia and fetal growth restriction. In ...... middle of paper ...... transformation. However, the power to improve current regulatory, business, and organizational conditions does not rest solely with nurses; government, business, health care organizations, professional associations and the insurance industry must all play a role. Working together, these many diverse parties can help ensure that the health system provides consistent, affordable, quality care that is accessible to all and leads to better health outcomes. Additionally, the nurse leader provides the link between management and front-line staff who interact personally with the public and patients. They are the interface between management and care delivery and can only be effective if they have the support, time, authority and respect to lead their teams competently and visibly in the delivery of care. high quality care. (Dawes, M., Davies, P., T.., 2006).