Tele-MFM services are available in Northeastern New Mexico.
Pregnant women living in rural New Mexico often face long drives for pregnancy-related medical visits. If they are facing an at-risk pregnancy they may need to frequently travel to find an OBGYN that specializes in Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM). It is not uncommon for a pregnant mom in rural New Mexico to have to drive at least 3 to 8 hours round trip to visit a MFM specialist based in Santa Fe and Albuquerque.
Luckily there have been many technological advancements that allow women who are experiencing at-risk pregnancies to access specialized care without having to make the arduous and sometimes dangerous commutes. Tele-MFM services allow pregnant women to have a high quality Ultrasound and visit a Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialist, from the office of their local OBGYN or primary care physician. This means shorter drives for appointments and it also means that mothers experiencing at-risk pregnancies have access to a wider variety of specialists.
Tele-MFM services are available from:
- Miners Colfax Medical Center in Raton with the Pinon Perinatal MFM located in Santa Fe and Albuquerque.
- Women’s Health Institute in Taos with the Pinon Perinatal MFM located in Santa Fe and Albuquerque.
If you live in Northeastern New Mexico and would like more information about telehealth options contact one of our Family Navigators.
