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Families Share Down Syndrome Pregnancy Journey with Maternal-Fetal Medicine Program

As part of Down Syndrome Awareness Month, local families share their experiences with the compassionate, expert team in South Shore Health's Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) Program.

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Maternal-Fetal Medicine

South Shore Hospital's Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) Program assists patients whose pregnancy may be affected by their age, chronic health condition, multiple gestation, fetal abnormalities and other medical issues. We are an outpatient department providing ultrasound and consultation to patients on...

South Shore Health Receives Accreditation for Fetal Echocardiography

South Shore Health is the only organization in southeastern Massachusetts recognized to perform the specialized ultrasound.

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George M Graham, MD

Dr. Graham, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Maternal Fetal Medicine

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South Weymouth, MA

Plymouth, MA

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Achilles M Athanassiou, MD

Dr. Achilles Athanassiou, Maternal Fetal Medicine, South Shore Hospital

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South Weymouth, MA

Quincy, MA

Weymouth, MA

Whitman, MA

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Karen E O'Brien, MD, BS, DMSc

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South Weymouth, MA

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Dr. O'Brien is Medical Director of Maternal-Fetal Medicine at South Shore Health.

As a Maternal-Fetal Medicine physician, I am dedicated to caring for women and families navigating high-risk and medically complex pregnancies with expertise, compassion, and individualized attention.

I strive to integrate evidence-based medicine with a holistic approach that recognizes the physical, emotional, and social factors that shape each patient’s experience.

I am also committed to advocating for equitable healthcare and improving access and outcomes for marginalized and underserved communities.

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COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy is Safe and Recommended

Two years into the pandemic, the COVID-19 vaccine is strongly recommended for pregnant people by numerous professional medical organizations and yet according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), just over 40 percent of that population is vaccinated against the virus, compared to...

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