Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment
Learning that your unborn baby has a birth defect can turn a time of joy into a time of uncertainty. Know that you’re not alone. Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment is here to support you every step of the way. From diagnosis and prenatal management through fetal surgery, delivery and care after birth, our team of internationally-recognized experts in fetal therapy and maternal-fetal medicine works together to make sure you and your baby receive the best possible care.
Benefits of Fetal Surgery for Spina Bifida Persist in School-Age Children
A decade after the MOMS trial, new findings show significant physical and emotional benefits in school-age children who had prenatal surgery for spina bifida.
Why Choose Us?
The moment you learn a baby is on the way, you want the very best for your child. Here at the Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment, you’ll find an unmatched level of care for babies with prenatally diagnosed birth defects — since 1995, we’ve cared for more than 25,289 expectant parents from around the world and performed more than 1,847 fetal surgeries. Every day we’re searching for new ways to treat these life-threatening conditions, offering hope for a better future for all children with birth defects.
Conditions We Treat
Our Programs and Services
From advanced fetal imaging and a dedicated delivery unit, to specialized follow-up care as your child grows, we offer comprehensive, family-centered care in one location. Learn about the programs and services available to your family.
Our Team
At the Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment, you will have access to a team of pioneers in fetal diagnosis, fetal surgery and fetal medicine who are constantly working to refine and advance the techniques used to treat fetal conditions.
