Services & Specialties
Fetal Care Center

Get the specialized care your baby needs with advanced fetal treatment, seamless mother‑baby support, and a team focused on your family’s well‑being.
Emmanuel Chandler (employee) and wife Joinne pose for maternity style photos.

Compassionate, Expert Fetal Care

Learning that your baby may have a medical condition before birth can feel overwhelming. At Cincinnati Children’s Fetal Care Center, you’re not alone. Our team provides clear answers, compassionate support, and access to specialized treatment options—so you can feel informed, supported, and hopeful.

Having cared for more than 9,000 women with high-risk pregnancies since 2004, we diagnose and treat complex conditions such as twin‑twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS), bladder outlet obstruction (BOO), congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), myelomeningocele (MMC), and other rare fetal concerns. Care for you and your baby happens in one location, with specialists working together to guide you through every step.

Why Choose Cincinnati Children's Fetal Care Center?

  • Innovative fetal therapies such as fetoscopic MMC repair and fetoscopic endotracheal occlusion (FETO), available at only a small number of centers in the U.S.
  • Team‑based care with experts from many areas—so you get one clear plan in one place.
  • Onsite specialty birthing unit located inside the hospital, keeping mom and baby together.
  • Personalized care plans to support each family’s unique pregnancy, diagnosis, and goals.

Count on Exceptional, Comprehensive Fetal Care

Nationally-Recognized Expertise, Top Outcomes

Our neonatology program is ranked in the Top 5 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Cincinnati Children’s has also been ranked as one of the best overall children’s hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years.

Families choose our center because our outcomes and experience reflect deep expertise in rare and complex fetal conditions. Caring for over 600 families each year, our volumes and outcomes are some of the highest in the nation.

Innovative Therapies

Our team offers leading fetal procedures that few centers provide, including fetoscopic MMC repair, FETO for CDH, shunts and infusions, and fetoscopic laser therapy for TTTS and related conditions. These advanced options give families more choices and support improved outcomes.

Seamless Team-Based Care

Your care happens in one coordinated location—including Radiology, Neonatology, Cardiology, Neurosurgery, Genetics, Neurology, Anesthesiology, and more. This “one-stop,” team-based approach helps simplify the care journey and ensures all specialists work toward one shared plan for you and your baby.

Our maternal-fetal medicine experts offer holistic care at our on-site OB Clinic, Antepartum Unit, and CenteringPregnancy® program. Our Special Delivery Unit, equipped to care for your specific needs during childbirth, is one of only a few birthing centers in the world located inside a pediatric hospital. Our adjacent top-ranked Level IV NICU enhances continuity of care for your newborn.

Recognized by patients for outstanding patient and family experience, the Fetal Care Center offers dedicated nurse coordinators who are available 24/7 to answer your questions, provide education, and support your family every step of the way.

Support for Families Across the U.S.

More than half of our patients travel from outside the local area. We help families navigate travel and lodging, with coordinated scheduling and supportive concierge resources to make time away from home easier.

Additionally, Cincinnati Children’s is located next to one of the world’s largest Ronald McDonald Houses, which provides support for families with long-term stays.

Compassionate Care and Family Experience

Families often share how much they value our clear communication,  thoughtful guidance, and compassionate support. Our high patient satisfaction scores reflect our commitment to listening, answering questions, and walking alongside families during an emotional and uncertain time.