If your baby needs extra care at birth, you can deliver in our Advanced Delivery Unit right here at »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ Children’s Hospital, Delaware. We’ll help you plan for a safe delivery and provide complex care for your baby immediately after birth.
Maternal Fetal Medicine
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Expert MFM and fetal intervention care.
From the moment you discover you’re pregnant, your baby’s health is a top priority. At the Institute for Maternal Fetal Health at »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ Children’s, expert care for your little one begins well before birth.
Our multidisciplinary team of maternal fetal medicine (MFM) experts and fetal interventionists provides comprehensive care for high-risk pregnancies. Our services includeing advanced fetal imaging, comprehensive prenatal diagnosis, genetic counseling, and fetal interventions when needed.
During your first visit, you’ll receive comprehensive fetal imaging, review results with our expert team, and leave with clear guidance on next steps.
Our fetal nurse coordinators serve as your dedicated point of contact, supporting you and keeping your care team connected along the way.
We’ll work to schedule your visit as soon as possible, so you can get the answers you need.
Genetic Counseling
Navigating pregnancy can bring both excitement and uncertainty, especially when it comes to genetic concerns. Our genetic counselors help you understand testing options, potential genetic conditions, and what they mean.Â
Prenatal Diagnosis and Fetal Imaging
Our maternal fetal imaging specialists, cardiologists, sonographers, and fetal cardiac sonographers, use advanced techniques to diagnose conditions in the womb. These tools and expertise allow us to develop a personalized plan of care.
Fetal Intervention
Whenever possible, we can offer treatment options for you and your baby during pregnancy. Our multidisciplinary team of MFM experts and fetal interventionists uses state-of-the-art equipment and innovative techniques to support the best possible outcome.
Expert Labor and Delivery Care
You’ll deliver in a thoughtfully designed, state-of-the-art space where every detail — from spacious suites and natural light to calming finishes — was chosen to support comfort and tranquility. The NICU and CICU are just steps away, so you and your baby remain close with expert support always within reach.
Coordinated Care
We partner with you and your OB/GYN to create a care plan based on your and your baby’s needs. Our MFM experts and fetal interventionists, along with other subspecialists, provide seamless care that begins during pregnancy and continues through delivery and beyond.
Comprehensive Support
Welcoming a new baby can be both exciting and stressful. In addition to obstetrical care for you and treatment for your newborn, we support the mental and emotional well-being of the entire family. Our services include genetic counseling, social work support, care coordination, and mental and emotional wellness resources.