## Overview The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) is a leading nonprofit professional organization established in 1977 and headquartered in Washington, D.C.[1] It represents over 6,500 clinicians, scientists, and women’s health professionals dedicated to advancing the care of high-risk pregnancies through education, research, and advocacy[2]. The organization is governed by a 22-member Board of Directors and supported by more than 20 volunteer committees, each focused on shaping policy, clinical guidelines, and educational initiatives[2]. ## Mission and Activities SMFM’s mission is to support the clinical practice of maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) by providing education, promoting research, and engaging in advocacy to optimize equitable outcomes for all people who desire or experience pregnancy[1][2]. Its vision emphasizes the advancement of optimal and equitable perinatal outcomes for all, with diversity, equity, and inclusion central to all its initiatives[1][7]. The organization offers a robust suite of educational resources, including live and on-demand webinars, hands-on workshops, and the prestigious Pregnancy Meeting, which attracts thousands of global experts annually[2]. SMFM also publishes PREGNANCY, an open-access journal that disseminates cutting-edge research to the global MFM community[2]. ## Research and Advocacy SMFM is a strong advocate for evidence-based medicine, supporting numerous research initiatives and training programs to improve outcomes for high-risk pregnancies[2]. The affiliated Foundation for SMFM, established to promote the career development of young investigators, funds research scholarships and global health initiatives, further expanding the organization’s impact[3]. SMFM has also taken public stances on reproductive health, supporting access to the full spectrum of reproductive services, including abortion care, and opposing legislation that restricts such access or criminalizes providers[5]. ## Key Achievements - **Professional Development:** SMFM has grown from a small group of subspecialists to a global leader in maternal-feta