Supporting Advanced Fetal Care
The Fetal Health Foundation proudly supports the work of maternal-fetal surgery centers that offer critical, often lifesaving care for babies diagnosed with complex conditions before birth. These centers provide a range of services—from advanced diagnostics to in-utero surgeries like laser ablation for TTTS or prenatal spina bifida repair.
Why Center Capabilities Matter
Not all fetal centers offer the same level of care. Some focus only on diagnosis, while others provide full-spectrum treatment and intensive support for both mom and baby. Understanding what a center offers can make a significant difference in outcomes. Groups like NAFTNet have defined levels (I, II, III) to help guide families and providers. These levels indicate how complex a center’s interventions are and how equipped they are to handle high-risk pregnancies. We believe informed families make empowered decisions. That’s why we advocate for access to the best care and help families understand their options when it matters most.
Offered Resource: Building a Comprehensive Maternal-Fetal Surgery Center
The Fetal Health Foundation is proud to share this important resource from the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology MFM, highlighting the strategic development and long-term vision behind establishing a comprehensive maternal-fetal surgery center.
The Strategic Development of Maternal-Fetal Surgery Centers
The article, “The Process of Developing a Comprehensive Maternal-Fetal Surgery Center“ (Chon AH, Kim AJH, Sohaey R, et al., 2025), outlines the multi-phase journey involved—from early planning and recruitment to surgical implementation and interdisciplinary collaboration. It also explores the challenges of integrating such a center within existing institutional frameworks and the importance of a unified vision for success.
Looking Toward the Future of Fetal Surgery Centers
As centers continue to evolve, this piece emphasizes the value of research, innovation, and strong multidisciplinary partnerships in expanding fetal intervention capabilities. We offer this resource to support greater understanding of what makes a high-functioning maternal-fetal center and why it matters for families facing complex fetal diagnoses.
Citation:
Chon AH, Kim AJH, Sohaey R, et al. The process of developing a comprehensive maternal-fetal surgery center. Am J Obstet Gynecol MFM. 2025;7:101557.
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The process of developing a comprehensive maternal-fetal surgery center
