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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What is the difference between a MFM and an RE? Thanks![/quote]
An MFM is an OB that specializes in pregnancies where there are complications, frequently due to pre-existing conditions with the mother (advanced age, genetic issues, diabetes, hypertension, hypothyroid, etc). They will frequently do pre-pregnancy consults and run tests to identify and try to resolve some of the issues that might negatively affect a pregnancy, but most of their practice will be actually pregnant mothers with complications.

An RE specifically is in the business of trying to get people pregnant; a few weeks after you get pregnant you get released to an OB. They will also run tests and will try to identify and resolve the issues that might be preventing you from getting pregnant. Sometimes the type of tests will overlap with what a MFM will do. But the common denominator for RE patients is infertility, while the common denominator for MFM patients are complications. 
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