Why Choose the Fetal Care Center
Working alongside partners in our top ten neonatology program as ranked by U.S. News & World Report, the Fetal Care Center offers the full spectrum of holistic care for both mom and baby. And breakthrough research conducted every day at Cincinnati Children’s means the latest innovations are close at hand.
Access & Responsiveness
Our nurse coordinators respond to all inquiries within one business day, and our team will review your ultrasounds virtually before your first appointment. In addition, your nurse coordinator will be available by phone or email to answer questions and provide information throughout your pregnancy. This kind of personal attention and care helps both mom and baby achieve the best outcomes.
Fetal Expertise and Experience
Our renowned fetal surgeons and maternal-fetal medicine specialists have extensive experience and expertise in fetal anomalies and high-risk pregnancies. Many hold leadership positions in national research groups such as the Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) and North American Fetal Therapy Network (NAFTnet) and bring this timely expertise to the care of our patients. And at the Cincinnati Children’s Fetal Care Center, we celebrate some of the best outcomes in the country and the world for fetal and pediatric conditions.
Holistic Care for Mom & Baby
Our family-centered care focuses on working together for the best possible outcome for you and your baby – and supporting you in that journey. We offer comprehensive, family-centered psychosocial care for women, their partners, and their families. We recognize that every journey is unique, and we’ll work with you to customize support for your individual situation.
Advanced Surgical Techniques
Our team of specialists collaborates to create a unified, comprehensive care plan with the most innovative, effective treatment options, including minimally invasive fetal interventions like fetoscopic surgery, laser procedures, and radiofrequency ablation. We are one of the only centers in the nation with the experience and expertise to perform fetoscopic endotracheal occlusion (FETO) for CDH and prenatal MMC repairs.
‘One Stop’ Multidisciplinary Care
With a variety of advanced prenatal diagnostic tests available, our multidisciplinary team provides comprehensive evaluation and personalized treatment plans 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. 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.
Superior Pediatric Care Beyond Delivery
For babies needing continued medical care after birth, our pediatric specialists have extensive experience caring for critically ill newborns. In addition, we offer a multitude of long-term, follow-up centers and clinics to support a range of complex fetal conditions. Our specialized, comprehensive services improve outcomes and help your baby thrive from delivery and beyond.
Expert Second Opinions
Cincinnati Children’s provides second opinions for patients with a complex fetal condition. Our team can provide clarity and insight into a high-risk pregnancy diagnosis. Second opinions help you understand all the available treatment options and make a more informed decision on a treatment for your growing baby.
