Mary D. Stephenson MD, MSc, FRCSC, FACOG, ELAM

Mary Stephenson, MD, MSc, FRCSC, FACOG, ELAM is internationally renowned for her expertise in recurrent pregnancy loss. Her training in reproductive endocrinology and infertility, reproductive immunology and genetics has facilitated her ability to link clinical care to the laboratory.
Dr. Stephenson has led several randomized controlled trials to assess treatment options for recurrent pregnancy loss and infertility. She collaborates internationally with basic science researches to study optimal drug dosing protocols throughout pregnancy. Dr. Stephenson has long-standing collaborations with geneticists both locally and abroad to study the genetic basis for miscarriage, and identify specific miscarriage genes which could lead to developmental changes in early pregnancy.
Dr. Stephenson is featured in Jon Cohen's book, "Coming to Term: Uncovering the Truth About Miscarriage," a book she recommends prior to consultation. Dr. Stephenson emphasizes the importance of determining why miscarriage occurs. She recommends testing miscarriages for chromosome errors, which gives valuable information to the patient and physician.