Preparing for a visit

Welcome to Cook Children’s Maternal Fetal Medicine Center. We are happy that you have entrusted the care of you and your unborn child to us. As you get started on your journey, we know that things can seem pretty complicated, so you'll find information here that will help keep things a little simpler.

What you'll need to bring

Bring the following information to your appointment:

• Your photo identification and insurance card(s)
• Paperwork for referrals, authorizations and physicians' orders

Before your visit, you'll want to contact your managed care provider with questions about your insurance coverage, co-payments or deductibles. You may also be contacted by a patient registration representative with benefit information. Depending on your situation, you may want to meet with someone from our social services department for assistance with financial issues.

At the time of check-in, you will be asked to pay any deductibles, co-payments or unmet out-of-pocket expenses that apply. For your convenience, most major credit cards are accepted.

Confirm and update information in your MyCookChildren's patient portal

If you have an upcoming appointment that requires forms and information to be completed or updated, you can now do so before your appointment, in your MyCookChildren's portal account. Simply log in to your MyCookChildren's account, select 'Visits' and then the green 'eCheck-In' icon for the upcoming appointment. From there, you can fill out the necessary forms. This process from start to finish should take less than 20 minutes and will shorten your time in our office. Please note: the forms and questionnaires are specific to who your appointment is with and what is needed for that type of appointment. Even if you recently updated forms, there may be new items to complete that are specific to this appointment.

Frequently asked questions

1. What's the difference between a regular obstetrician and an MFM specialist?
   An MFM specialist is an obstetrician (OB) who has received three additional years of specialized training on the assessment and management of high-risk pregnancies.
2. Will I continue to see my OB and the MFM doctor?
   Yes, both doctors work together to coordinate care for fetuses and women throughout the pregnancy.
3. Do MFM doctors deliver?
   Dr. Dunn will attend surgical deliveries when placenta accreta is anticipated. For all other deliveries, she will coordinate with your OB or an MFM doctor who delivers.
4. How do I know if I need to see an MFM specialist? Who will refer me?
   

   You should see an MFM specialist if your fetus is at risk, or if you are at risk for pregnancy-related complications or have specialized medical concerns. Pregnant women with such risks will be referred to an MFM specialist by the OB.

We are here to help

Please know we are here for you. If you are interested in learning more about the services we can provide, please call 325-692-0626.