Fetal Care Center

We offer patient- and family-centered care for babies with complex fetal conditions.

Learning your baby has a health condition that could affect them after birth can feel scary and overwhelming. We understand that and strive to see you as quickly as possible to assess your baby’s condition. Our team is a leader in advanced fetal care with the expertise to treat complex fetal conditions.

We provide leading-edge care that starts during pregnancy and continues through delivery and into childhood. When you come to our Fetal Care Center, you’ll see all the specialists your baby will need — typically on the same day. Our team puts together a detailed care plan for your pregnancy and delivery. No matter the diagnosis, our skilled specialists are trained to handle it and we understand that complex fetal conditions require collaborative care, so we work together to provide it.

Fetal Care Center Services:

Marias Amazing OB Experience

For Maria, it means everything just to see her daughter, Ariana, every day. When Maria was pregnant Ariana was diagnosed with a serious congenital heart defect. Maria talks about the amazing care she received from the Memorial OB team throughout her pregnancy, prior to the care Ariana received at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.

Comprehenive Care for Mother and Baby

Care for mother and baby is coordinated through our maternal-fetal medicine specialists at Memorial Healthcare System and pediatric services at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital; creating a comprehensive team of specialists. Our MFM doctors work with your primary obstetrician to consult on care and monitor both you and your baby. All the specialists involved in your baby’s care work together to develop a detailed plan customized to meet your specific needs.

Premature Twins Thrive After NICU Stay

See how premature twins Mikey and Micayha were cared for by our expert NICU team until they could go home.

Comprehenive Care for Mother and Baby

Cleft and Craniofacial Center

They were so accommodating, friendly and helpful – see how a mom describes our Cleft and Craniofacial Center team, and how Eric Stelnicki, MD, surgical director, Craniofacial Program, and Dean Hertzler, MD, chief, Pediatric Neurosurgery, have designed a leading, destination program to care for children who have cleft and craniofacial conditions and their families.

Patient and Family-Centered Care

Families are part of every patient’s care at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital and parents are encouraged to be with their children every step of the way as an integral part of their care team. In this video our physicians and staff talk about their commitment to patient- and family-centered care and parents discuss what it means to them.

Fetal Care Center: Why Choose Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital?

If you’ve just learned your baby has a fetal condition that needs care, rest assured you and baby will be in good hands at our comprehensive Fetal Care Center. When you come to us during your pregnancy, you can expect:

Advanced diagnostics: We use advanced testing techniques, including high-resolution fetal ultrasound, MRI, echocardiogram and genetic testing, to accurately diagnose fetal conditions. Learn more about fetal diagnostic testing offered.
Complete care for moms and babies: Our collaboration with Memorial Healthcare System’s maternal-fetal medicine and high-risk pregnancy specialists enables us to provide advanced care for mom and baby.
Continuum of care as your child grows: As a children’s hospital, we offer a full spectrum of pediatric care. Specialists remain involved in your child’s treatment for as long as needed. Learn about our fetal care plan for complex conditions.
Practical and emotional support: Our services include compassionate support for you and your family as you navigate this journey. These supportive services help you and your family during this stressful time.