Center for Fetal Medicine and Prenatal Genetics

The Center for Fetal Medicine and Prenatal Genetics at Brigham and Women’s Hospital provides comprehensive assessment and treatment of fetal disease through the collaboration of perinatologists, reproductive endocrinologists, ultrasonographers, neonatologists, geneticists, genetic counselors, and nurses. Our specialists also work closely with our NICU to deliver intensive, specialized care.

Our Services

• Fetal Treatment Program – In collaboration with Children’s Hospital Boston, this nationally renowned program provides seamless coordination and treatment for infants with a range of fetal conditions, as well as those infants requiring procedures before birth (such as laser or fetal surgeries). The Program includes specialty services and fetal therapies for a growing number of conditions, including Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, twin-twin transfusion syndrome, fetal airway obstruction, and congenital diaphragmatic hernia;

• Fetal Cardiac Intervention Program – Specialists in this Program provide in utero valve dilation to stop the progression of hypoplastic left heart disease as well as approach to others;

• Monochorionic Twin Program – Complications of monochorionic twins range from growth discordancy, to twin-twin transfusion, to twin reversed arterial perfusion syndrome. While uncommon, improved pregnancy outcomes can be achieved through a combination of surgical and medical management;

• First Look Program/Sequential Screening Program – A screening program for women at increased risk of birth defects, chromosomal abnormalities and certain inherited diseases, this program provides access to early diagnosis and potential treatments. Results are based on ultrasound and a maternal blood sample.