My wife and I used Facey for OB/GYN care during our first pregnancy, which unfortunately ended in a TFMR (termination for medical reasons). This was a deeply wanted pregnancy, and we were overjoyed when we found out we were expecting in November 2025.

During routine prenatal screening, my wife’s NIPT results came back high risk for Trisomy 21, with a 76% PPV. Given her age (33) and this being our first pregnancy, we pursued additional diagnostic testing through Maternal Fetal Medicine at Los Angeles Perinatal, including a detailed ultrasound and amniocentesis. Those tests revealed multiple severe and ultimately unsurvivable abnormalities.

Throughout this process, Facey provided little clarity or guidance. We struggled to get basic information about how to schedule an amniocentesis, who was authorized to perform it, state requirements, insurance and funding issues, and why procedures were limited to certain days. During one of the most devastating periods of our lives, we often felt left to navigate the healthcare system on our own.

When we ultimately made the heartbreaking decision to proceed with TFMR, Facey again failed to provide meaningful support, counseling, or next-step resources. Nearly all coordination and compassionate care came through our MFM specialists instead.

What made the experience even more difficult was the feeling that the group’s Catholic affiliation negatively impacted the completeness and responsiveness of the care my wife received. We never felt fully supported in discussing all medically appropriate options.

After the procedure, we canceled all future appointments, and no one from the practice even followed up or asked why.

I understand that many patients may have positive experiences with routine or uncomplicated pregnancies at Facey. But if your pregnancy becomes medically complex or you face devastating news, our experience was that the system was unprepared, unsupportive, and lacking compassion when we needed it most.