Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment

The Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is an internationally recognized leader in fetal surgery and fetal care. We offer highly specialized care to mothers carrying a fetus with a known birth defect that requires treatment before or after birth. We are also home to the Garbose Family Special Delivery Unit, the world's first birthing unit for expectant parents of babies with a known birth defect.

Fetal Discussion Forum

Talk with other families about fetal diagnoses.

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Why Choose Us

  • We're the only fetal center offering comprehensive care in one location, from diagnosis through delivery in a special 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 10,000 expectant parents from all 50 states and 46 countries.
  • Our team are pioneers in 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 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 Newborn/Infant Center, ranked No. 1 in the nation for newborn care.
  • From the first phone call, we coordinate all of your care, 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 and treatments.
  • We offer a supportive community to families, with an online discussion forum and annual on-site reunion.

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.
Take a tour of the center »

Management of Myelomeningocele Video

MOMS is a national clinical trial comparing two treatment approaches to spina bifida.
Watch the MOMS Video »

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