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Fetal Heart Program

Fetal heart diagnosis and care during pregnancy at the Fetal Heart Institute of Florida

Hearing your baby’s heartbeat is a precious pregnancy milestone. However, if you learn that your baby’s heart isn’t developing properly, you need leading-edge care.

Your baby’s heart is in capable hands at the Fetal Heart Institute of Florida. Our fetal cardiologists are trained to meet the unique challenges of diagnosing and treating fetal heart conditions.

From the moment you learn your baby may have a heart defect, we’re here for you. We’ll help you navigate this unexpected diagnosis throughout your pregnancy, during delivery and after your baby is born. 

Expert Care

When you come to the Fetal Heart Institute of Florida, you benefit from an entire team of cardiac specialists. Multiple doctors read and review your baby’s test results to verify the most accurate diagnosis. We use sophisticated imaging, including fetal echocardiogram, fetal cardiac MRI and fetal MRI, to accurately diagnose congenital heart conditions. Our team performs a high volume of these tests, giving us the experience and expertise you need.

As soon as your obstetrician suspects a fetal heart condition, you need a definitive diagnosis and action plan. We aim to see you and perform fetal heart diagnostic testing as soon as possible. We’ll help you understand the diagnosis and ensure that you and your baby get the care you need.

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Ariana’s Fetal  Heart Care Journey

Ariana’s Fetal  Heart Care Journey

Benefits of the Fetal Heart Institute of Florida


Our fetal heart specialists provide exceptional care for you and your baby to ensure successful outcomes for both of you. 

Collaborative Care With the Fetal Care Center

If your baby has additional health concerns, we partner with specialists within our Fetal Care Center. The fetal care team includes experts from numerous specialties, including general surgery, neurology, nephrology, genetics, gastroenterology, orthopedics, palliative care and more. Learn more about all specialists involved in the Fetal Care Center.

Your baby will receive all the care needed in one place. Our team will work together to develop a plan for your pregnancy, delivery and any treatment your baby may need after birth.

When it’s time to deliver, we recommend Memorial Regional Hospital Family Birthplace because it’s steps away from Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. If your baby needs advanced care our Level IV neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and cardiac ICU (CICU) are nearby, so you and your family don’t have to be separated from your newborn.

In collaboration with Mednax Pediatrix Cardiology of South Florida, we offer comprehensive pediatric cardiology services.