Patients who visit the Center for Maternal-Fetal Care have come to appreciate our commitment to outstanding care and patient satisfaction. As providers of obstetric ultrasound and maternal-fetal medicine services since 1996, our reputation has spread throughout mid-Missouri. We now offer complete prenatal care for both high-risk and uncomplicated pregnancies, so patients can experience the excellent care of specialists for the duration of the pregnancy.
How are we different from other prenatal care providers?
- We emphasize fetal and maternal wellness and prevention of poor obstetric outcome with our proactive approach to prenatal care. With CMFC, you have access to specialists in Maternal-Fetal Medicine, fetal ultrasound, fetal diagnostics and fetal monitoring, all in our state-of-the-art facility.
- Our affiliation with Women's Wellness Center (WWC) allows us to offer a multidisciplinary approach to pregnancy healthcare. Through WWC you have access to specialists in Primary Care (Family Medicine and Internal Medicine), Obstetrics, Gynecology, Nutritional Counseling, and Psychological Counseling. Click here to visit the website of Women's Wellness Center.
- Our practice is accredited by the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM). This means that we are committed to excellence in prenatal ultrasound, and that the doctor interpreting the ultrasound is specially trained in prenatal ultrasound. Click here to learn more.
- We are the only private practice in the area offering on-site Maternal-Fetal Medicine services. Whether your pregnancy is high-risk or uncomplicated, you have on-site access to a board certified Maternal-Fetal Medicine physician.
- Caring compassionate staff and physicians, a calm and soothing environment, the utmost of competence and expertise...Come see the difference for yourself!
Our Prenatal Care Team
- Mark Grant, MD is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and in Maternal-Fetal Medicine. He introduced the Center for Maternal-Fetal Care to Columbia in 1996, and has had the pleasure of caring for thousands of mothers in mid-Missouri. He is an expert in prenatal care, high-risk obstetrics, fetal ultrasound and fetal diagnostics, and has developed programs for lowering risk and optimizing outcomes for all pregnancies.
- Kimberly Martin, MD is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and in Medical Genetics. She is an expert with extensive experience in fetal ultrasound and fetal diagnostics, and in evaluation and counseling for inherited disorders.
- Kevin Bredeman, DO is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Bredeman is known for his caring and compassionate manner, and has earned a loyal following throughout his well-established career in mid-Missouri. He is available for the full scope of obstetric and gynecologic services.
- Sarah Franken, MD is the most recent addition to our prenatal care team at Women’s Wellness Center. A mid-Missouri native who recently completed training in a top-notch program in Phoenix, AZ, Dr. Franken is delighted to return home and begin her career with us, bringing her incredible energy and enthusiasm in providing the full spectrum of obstetric and gynecologic care.
Who will deliver my baby?
Dr. Kevin Bredeman and Dr. Sarah Franken both provide complete prenatal care as well as hospital care and delivery, proudly utilizing Boone Hospital Center for all in-patient care. Dr. Bredeman and Dr. Franken also provide the full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient obstetric and gynecologic services.
Dr. Mark Grant and Dr. Kimberly Martin provide consultative services, as well as complete office-based prenatal care for your pregnancy. If you choose to see Dr. Mark Grant or Dr. Kimberly Martin for your prenatal care, your hospital care and delivery will be at Boone Hospital Center with Dr. Kevin Bredeman or Dr. Sarah Franken.
When should I make the first appointment for my prenatal care?
A pre-conception consultation is highly recommended for any woman contemplating pregnancy, particularly for those with a history of pregnancy complications. You may meet with one of our providers to discuss all prior pregnancies and any medical conditions that could affect your pregnancy. Strategies will be discussed that could help prevent recurrence of problems you may have experienced, and attempt to prevent any potential complications. Even the low-risk mother-to-be can benefit from a pre-conception visit, to discuss ways to optimize health and wellness in preparation for pregnancy. A visit with our CMFC high-risk team is especially beneficial for those patients with a history of poor obstetric outcome or any medical concerns that may affect the health of a pregnancy.
When you find you are pregnant, we’d like to see you as early as possible.
Peaceful Surroundings and Peace of Mind
Our calm, soothing environment, combined with our caring staff and superior level of service is unmatched by any facility in the area. We believe you will find our approach to prenatal care is a refreshing and reassuring alternative to the traditional offerings for obstetric care.
