Special Delivery Unit
The Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment opened the world's first birth facility exclusively for mothers carrying babies with known birth defects.
Mothers receiving care at CHOP’s Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment can deliver their babies in the high-amenity Garbose Family Special Delivery Unit, tended to by our highly specialized staff of obstetricians, fetal surgeons, anesthesiologists, neonatologists, cardiologists, advanced practice nurses (CNMs, NPs and CNSs), OB and neonatal nurses, genetic counselors and social workers.
Since it opened, more than 750 babies have been delivered with conditions ranging from congenital diaphragmatic hernia, congenital heart defects to spina bifida. Families from all 50 states and over 47 countries have traveled to Children’s Hospital for expert prenatal care, delivery and postnatal care for their babies. The Center’s team is recognized worldwide for its skill, experience, compassion and excellent outcomes and has been delivering hope to families for 15 years.
Location
The Special Delivery Unit is housed within Children's Hospital, near operating rooms, the Harriet and Ronald Lassin Newborn/Infant Intensive Care Unit, and the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, where staff can meet the immediate needs of infants after birth.
Features
- Complete obstetrical care by our highly experienced staff of obstetricians and OB nurses
- 8 spacious, comfortable and private LDRP rooms with rooming in for dads
- Immediate access to the Harriet and Ronald Lassin Newborn/Infant Intensive Care Unit and the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (Children's Hospital has been ranked best in the nation for neonatal care and second in the nation for cardiac care by US News and World Report)
- Close collaboration with the Fetal Heart Program for expert diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart anomalies, the most common birth defect
- Complete lactation support in the SDU and at the Ronald McDonald House after discharge
- 24/7 visitation for siblings so children can remain close to mom, her partner and new baby
- Wireless Internet access in every room and Care Pages for families to share the news of their new arrival
- Attractive surroundings and personal amenities to make your stay extra special
- Hotel-style colored linens, comfortable hospital gown and spa robe for Mom
- Baby keepsake
Complete care for mothers and babies in one convenient location
The Special Delivery Unit completes the circle of care for expectant mothers carrying babies with known birth defects. From initial consultation at The Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment through diagnosis, prenatal monitoring, fetal treatment, delivery and beyond, we meet every need of mother and baby in one location.
Keeping in touch with your doctor at home
Physicians who refer expectant mothers to the Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment are never far from information about your care. Center staff provide phone updates, correspondence for your record and, in some cases, online access to your reports while you are in the hospital. We are dedicated to coordinated care and communications to provide the very best outcomes.
Contact us — we can help!
For more information on fetal surgery and fetal care or to request an appointment, call 1-800-IN-UTERO (1-800-468-8376) or use our convenient online form.
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