Treatments and Services

At Connecticut Children’s Fetal Care Center, our team of experts is committed to bringing you and your family the comfort and confidence needed to get through your journey during and after pregnancy. We develop customized care for you and your baby that may require one or more of the following services.
 

Fetal Imaging and Testing

Our Fetal Care Center provides the most advanced imaging technologies. We offer state-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment to provide you with information relevant to your comprehensive care plan.

Depending on your needs, the following tests or imaging may be performed:

Fetal Procedures

We may recommend the following procedures:

  • Amniocentesis
  • Diagnostic Fetoscopy
  • Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS)
  • Fetal Blood Sampling

Genetic Counseling

You may be referred to a genetic counselor as part of your diagnosis and treatment at the Fetal Care Center. Genetic Counselors are specially trained healthcare professionals who assist in obtaining detailed family histories and offer guidance regarding specific tests, birth defects, genetic disorders, and other possible inherited conditions in conjunction with Medical Geneticists.

If you’re scheduled to meet with a Genetic Counselor, consult with your family members and prepare to share your family history of any genetic conditions.


Neonatology Consultations

When a baby is diagnosed with a complex medical condition before birth, our neonatology team helps families understand what to expect before, during and after delivery.

As part of our comprehensive full team approach to fetal care, neonatologists meet with expectant parents to discuss their baby's diagnosis, anticipated medical needs, and possible treatments and care needs after birth. Working closely with fetal care specialists and other pediatric teams, they help to create a personalized care plan for delivery and newborn care for every baby.
These consultations go beyond medical planning. Our team helps families prepare for their baby's first days and weeks of life, including what to expect if their baby needs specialized care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). We also address questions about bonding, feeding and caring for their baby, helping parents feel informed, supported and prepared for the journey ahead. 
 

Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM), also known as perinatology, is a subspecialty of obstetrics. Obstetrics is the branch of medicine and surgery focused on childbirth and the care of pregnant women. MFM specialists receive additional years of formal training to manage the health concerns of mom and baby before, during, and after pregnancy. They are often seen as high-risk pregnancy experts who specialize in prenatal ultrasound and management of maternal complications of pregnancy and fetal anomalies.

Through our partnerships with Hartford Healthcare and UConn, you’ll have access to maternal-fetal medicine specialists and obstetricians — and confidence knowing all your providers are coordinating your care.  

Fetal Surgery & Interventions

Your baby may have a medical condition that requires surgery before or immediately after birth. Find reassurance in the fact that our fetal and pediatric surgeons are renowned both nationally and globally for their expertise. We provide a comprehensive range of fetal surgeries for conditions that benefit from in utero intervention. While our surgeons prioritize minimally invasive procedures to minimize risks for both you and your baby, certain conditions may still require open fetal surgery.

The following surgeries and procedures are available at the Fetal Care Center: