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The Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment cares for hundreds of children with spina bifida every year, ensuring countless happy birthdays. One year ago, we began offering fetal surgery for spina bifida as a standard of care for the first time in history, giving patients and families one more hopeful option for treatment of this complex condition.

 
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fetal-logo-homeThe Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is an internationally recognized leader in fetal diagnosis, fetal surgery and fetal care. We offer highly specialized care to mothers carrying fetuses with known birth defects that require fetal surgery and treatment before or after birth.

Why Choose Us

  • We're the only fetal center offering comprehensive care in one location, from diagnosis through birth in a special delivery unit for mothers carrying babies with known birth defects.
  • We're one of a few centers in the world to offer open fetal surgery for life-threatening conditions.
  • We have a high volume of patients. Since 1995, we've cared for more than 11,000 expectant parents from all 50 states and 50 countries.
  • Our team are pioneers in fetal diagnosis, fetal surgery and fetal medicine and constantly work to refine and advance the techniques used to treat fetal conditions.
  • We treat the full range of fetal anomalies, many so rare that a physician may encounter only one or two cases in a career.
  • Our surgeons are recognized worldwide for their skill and excellent outcomes.
  • We offer a full range of the most advanced fetal diagnosis testing available.
  • The Fetal Heart Program diagnoses fetal heart defects early in pregnancy and coordinates care. After birth, babies are treated in the Cardiac Center, one of the world's top pediatric heart programs.
  • Babies who require care after birth receive advanced care in CHOP's Harriet and Ronald Lassin Newborn/Infant Intensive Care Unit, ranked No. 1 in the nation for newborn care.
  • From the first phone call, we coordinate all of your treatment, offering caring, counseling and support.
  • We provide all of your care in one attractive, family-centered location and offer many amenities.
  • We work closely with your physician to coordinate care — many expectant mothers can be monitored at home during their pregnancies.
  • We educate other physicians about fetal conditions, fetal diagnosis and fetal surgeries and treatments.
  • We offer a supportive community to families, with an online discussion forum and annual on-site reunion.

Our doctors and staff will work with you through the fetal diagnosis process to formulate a custom plan for treatment.
Contact us today to learn how we can help.

 

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Save the Date:
It’s Our Sweet 16!

The 2012 Fetal Family Reunion is set for June 24. You can RSVP, send photos and videos and learn more here. We look forward to seeing you!

Fetal Conditions We Treat

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Understanding Abdominal Wall Defects Video

Parents, nurses and doctors talk about abdominal wall defects and how we treat them.
Watch Inside Out: Understanding Abdominal Wall Defects »

Tour the Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment

The Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment has opened the world's first birth facility exclusively for mothers carrying babies with known birth defects.
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To Believe: The Story of Fetal Therapy

Hear the story of fetal therapy, told by the clinicians and families who braved the unknown to help the unborn.
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Best Children's Hospital

The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia shares the No. 1 ranking on U.S.News & World Report’s Honor Roll of Best Children’s Hospitals for 2011-12. CHOP is one of only three children’s hospitals in the nation to be recognized in the top 10 in all pediatric specialties. Learn more »

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