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Fetal Heart Program

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

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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.

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.

Expertise: Our experienced and expert team use sophisticated imaging to accurately diagnose congenital heart conditions.
Continuum of care: Your child’s care extends into adulthood. Learn more about cardiac care provided at birth and beyond.
Convenient care close to home: With specialists located throughout South Florida you have access to top-notch care no matter where you live.
Practical and emotional support: We offer supportive services to help you and your family during this stressful time.

Ariana’s Congenital Heart Defect Story

When an ultrasound showed Araina would be born with just half of her heart, her parents put their trust in our experts.

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.