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Fetal Heart Program
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Fetal Heart Program
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Fetal Heart Program

Expertise in Congenital Heart Problems Before Birth

消消消消消消消娼瞳 Childrens fetal heart specialists give babies born with heart conditions the best possible chance of survival, and quality of life. From before birth through delivery and beyond, you get complete care from a team of fetal cardiologists, coordinators, psychologists, maternal fetal medicine experts, obstetricians, perinatologists, surgeons, and many others.</p>\r\n<p>Kids born with heart conditions do better with early and correct diagnosis, and appropriate treatment planning. 消消消消消消消娼瞳 offers highly accurate diagnostics using fetal echocardiograms, fetal MRI, and other tests as early as 12 weeks in pregnancy in some cases. If we find something, our team coordinates care for after delivery.</p>\r\n<p>We partner closely with our&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/fetal-medicine.html\">fetal medicine</a> team and highly skilled advanced practice providers and nurses to care for you and your baby. You may even <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/advanced-delivery-program-delaware-valley.html\">deliver at our childrens hospital in Delaware</a>. We participate in national networks that measure quality and diagnostic accuracy. Our outcomes are among the best. 安艶r艶 also involved in research with multiple medical institutions to improve care for newborns everywhere.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-de2afbb615 class=cmp-text>

消消消消消消消娼瞳 Childrens fetal heart specialists give babies born with heart conditions the best possible chance of survival, and quality of life. From before birth through delivery and beyond, you get complete care from a team of fetal cardiologists, coordinators, psychologists, maternal fetal medicine experts, obstetricians, perinatologists, surgeons, and many others.

Kids born with heart conditions do better with early and correct diagnosis, and appropriate treatment planning. 消消消消消消消娼瞳 offers highly accurate diagnostics using fetal echocardiograms, fetal MRI, and other tests as early as 12 weeks in pregnancy in some cases. If we find something, our team coordinates care for after delivery.

We partner closely with our油fetal medicine team and highly skilled advanced practice providers and nurses to care for you and your baby. You may even deliver at our childrens hospital in Delaware. We participate in national networks that measure quality and diagnostic accuracy. Our outcomes are among the best. 安艶r艶 also involved in research with multiple medical institutions to improve care for newborns everywhere.

Ranked Among the Very Best in the Nation in Pediatric Cardiology

As part of renowned pediatric heart centers in <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/delaware-valley-pediatric-cardiac-center.html\">Delaware</a> and <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/florida-pediatric-cardiac-center.html\">Florida</a>, we offer the most advanced heart care for kids. In fact, were named among the very best for pediatric heart care by <i><a href=\"https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/de/nemours-alfred-i-dupont-hospital-for-children-6310110/pediatric-rankings/cardiology-and-heart-surgery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">U.S. News &amp; World Report</a></i>.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-4dd34934c8 class=cmp-text>

As part of renowned pediatric heart centers in Delaware and Florida, we offer the most advanced heart care for kids. In fact, were named among the very best for pediatric heart care by .

Our Services

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We go well beyond medicine to care for your whole family. We work with you and our hospital partners to coordinate delivery plans. This ensures you and your baby get the best care possible.</p>\r\n<p>If your baby needs surgery or a procedure after birth, you meet your entire team before delivery. We empower you with information and support throughout the journey.</p>\r\n<p>As a team, we coordinate services that may include:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><b>Fetal echocardiogram</b> with diagnostics as early as the 12th to 14th week of pregnancy in high-risk situations</li>\r\n<li><b>Fetal MRI</b>, or magnetic resonance imaging, if needed</li>\r\n<li><b>Additional testing</b> such as maternal hyperoxygenation and MRI when needed to plan care around delivery in Delaware, and immediately after</li>\r\n<li><b>Complex medical management</b> for conditions that affect a babys heart and blood vessels while they're in the womb</li>\r\n<li><b>Fetal <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/electrophysiology-arrhythmia-program.html\"><b>arrhythmia and heart rhythm</b></a> management</b></li>\r\n<li><b>Fetal <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/heart-failure-cardiomyopathy-program.html\"><b>heart failure and cardiomyopathy</b></a> management</b></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/cardiac-psychology.html\"><b>Cardiac psychology</b></a> support to help your family from diagnosis through birth and beyond</li>\r\n<li><b>Treatment planning and care after birth</b>, which may include <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/cardiac-catheterization.html\"><b>interventional procedures</b></a>, <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/electrophysiology-arrhythmia-program.html\"><b>electrophysiology procedures</b> </a>or <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/newborn-heart-surgery.html\"><b>newborn heart surgery</b></a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/advanced-delivery-program-delaware-valley.html\"><b>Onsite delivery program</b></a> in Delaware for healthy moms&nbsp;</li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/cardiovascular-genetics.html\"><b>Cardiovascular genetics</b></a> testing and counseling for rare syndromes and hereditary heart diseases</li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/cardiac-critical-care.html\"><b>Cardiac critical care</b></a><b>&nbsp;</b>and specialized heart monitoring</li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/neonatology.html\"><b>Neonatal critical care</b></a>, including the highest (Level IV) care designation and advanced life support for newborns</li>\r\n<li><b>Follow-up <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/pediatric-cardiology.html\"><b>cardiology</b></a> care</b> and specialized programs from birth <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/adult-congenital-heart-defects.html\"><b>through age 40</b></a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/cardiac-neurodevelopmental-program.html\"><b>Cardiac neurodevelopmental services</b></a> for your child as they grow</li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/pediatric-heart-transplant-program.html\"><b>Heart transplantation</b></a> in Delaware</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n"}} id=text-c588449257 class=cmp-text>

We go well beyond medicine to care for your whole family. We work with you and our hospital partners to coordinate delivery plans. This ensures you and your baby get the best care possible.

If your baby needs surgery or a procedure after birth, you meet your entire team before delivery. We empower you with information and support throughout the journey.

As a team, we coordinate services that may include:

Two Leading Pediatric Heart Centers

Our heart centers offer highly advanced, integrated care just for kids and young adults with congenital heart disease. Learn about our focused programs, innovative research and exceptional outcomes.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\r\n"}} id=text-870e2c8430 class=cmp-text>

Our heart centers offer highly advanced, integrated care just for kids and young adults with congenital heart disease. Learn about our focused programs, innovative research and exceptional outcomes.油油

Cardiac Conditions & Treatments</h2>"}} id=text-6541532328 class=cmp-text>

Cardiac Conditions & Treatments

We see many conditions far too many to list here. The conditions we treat vary depending on the location and providers selected. Dont see a condition listed? Call us.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-1c976b4cd2 class=cmp-text>

We see many conditions far too many to list here. The conditions we treat vary depending on the location and providers selected. Dont see a condition listed? Call us.

Related Specialties &amp; Programs</h2>\r\n"}} id=text-f683f9e6d7 class=cmp-text>

Related Specialties & Programs

Caring for the Tiniest Hearts

消消消消消消消娼瞳 fetal heart specialists are experts in developing hearts. We have years of training and experience in the full range of congenital heart defects. You can trust us when it matters most.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-0d5bbfe2f2 class=cmp-text>

消消消消消消消娼瞳 fetal heart specialists are experts in developing hearts. We have years of training and experience in the full range of congenital heart defects. You can trust us when it matters most.

12 weeks

Earliest week we can diagnose certain heart conditions</p>\r\n"}} id=text-c03eedcefa class=cmp-text>

Earliest week we can diagnose certain heart conditions

3,000+

Number of fetal hearts cared for each year, across locations</p>\r\n"}} id=text-1590ec44c6 class=cmp-text>

Number of fetal hearts cared for each year, across locations

300+

Heart surgeries we perform each year, 20 to 25% of which are newborns</p>\r\n"}} id=text-dadd688afb class=cmp-text>

Heart surgeries we perform each year, 20 to 25% of which are newborns

We offer <b>advanced fetal echocardiogram technology so we can see more</b> of whats going on in your babys heart.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-2564813412 class=cmp-text>

We offer advanced fetal echocardiogram technology so we can see more of whats going on in your babys heart.


Our <b>fetal heart specialists review cases and discuss treatment plans as a team</b>. When we work together, your baby gets our very best.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-18b0ce2e59 class=cmp-text>

Our fetal heart specialists review cases and discuss treatment plans as a team. When we work together, your baby gets our very best.


消消消消消消消娼瞳 is <b>researching new and better ways to help babies, including safer diagnostic imaging for newborns </b>without contrast dye or sedation.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-f5da062b84 class=cmp-text>

消消消消消消消娼瞳 is researching new and better ways to help babies, including safer diagnostic imaging for newborns without contrast dye or sedation.


You can get <b>routine, follow-up care for your baby at several convenient locations in Central, Northwest and Northeast Florida</b>, at<b> </b>locations that may be closer to home.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-694491877f class=cmp-text>

You can get routine, follow-up care for your baby at several convenient locations in Central, Northwest and Northeast Florida, at locations that may be closer to home.

Caring for the Tiniest Hearts

消消消消消消消娼瞳 fetal heart specialists are experts in developing hearts. We have years of training and experience in the full range of congenital heart defects. You can trust us when it matters most.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-b675255f6f class=cmp-text>

消消消消消消消娼瞳 fetal heart specialists are experts in developing hearts. We have years of training and experience in the full range of congenital heart defects. You can trust us when it matters most.

12 weeks油

Earliest week we can diagnose certain heart conditions</p>\r\n"}} id=text-f50a10de34 class=cmp-text>

Earliest week we can diagnose certain heart conditions

3,000+

Number of fetal hearts cared for each year, across locations</p>\r\n"}} id=text-ddebd6a104 class=cmp-text>

Number of fetal hearts cared for each year, across locations

300+

Heart surgeries we perform each year, 20 to 25% of which are newborns</p>\r\n"}} id=text-427b0d99d4 class=cmp-text>

Heart surgeries we perform each year, 20 to 25% of which are newborns

We <b>offer advanced 12-lead fetal echocardiogram technology in Delaware</b>. This means we can see more of whats going on in your babys heart.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-4a973ce94d class=cmp-text>

We offer advanced 12-lead fetal echocardiogram technology in Delaware. This means we can see more of whats going on in your babys heart.


Our <b>fetal heart specialists meet every week to review cases and discuss treatment plans</b>. When we work together, your baby gets our very best.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-52a2c125b5 class=cmp-text>

Our fetal heart specialists meet every week to review cases and discuss treatment plans. When we work together, your baby gets our very best.


We provide the <b>highest level of care with <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/delaware-valley-pediatric-cardiac-center/outcomes.html\">outcomes</a> among the best</b>, exceeding national averages.&nbsp;</p>\r\n"}} id=text-366fb1cfa6 class=cmp-text>

We provide the highest level of care with outcomes among the best, exceeding national averages.油


安艶r艶 <b><a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/delaware-valley-pediatric-cardiac-center/cardiac-research.html\"><b>researching</b></a> new and better ways to help babies</b>, including safer diagnostic imaging for newborns without contrast dye or sedation.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-c555bfbcc8 class=cmp-text>

安艶r艶 researching new and better ways to help babies, including safer diagnostic imaging for newborns without contrast dye or sedation.


You can get <b>routine, follow-up care at several convenient locations throughout the Delaware Valley/Greater Philadelphia</b> that may be closer to home.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-8d48219cdc class=cmp-text>

You can get routine, follow-up care at several convenient locations throughout the Delaware Valley/Greater Philadelphia that may be closer to home.

Meet the Team

消消消消消消消娼瞳 fetal heart teams are experienced and focused on your child's healthiest future. Meet them now.&nbsp;</p>\r\n"}} id=text-5c5e7d40ef class=cmp-text>

消消消消消消消娼瞳 fetal heart teams are experienced and focused on your child's healthiest future. Meet them now.油

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Have Your Baby Here

The 消消消消消消消娼瞳 Advanced Delivery Program allows healthy moms to deliver at our childrens hospital in Delaware. This means your baby can get the critical care they need right away.油</p>\r\n<p>If you cant deliver here, we have advanced neonatal transport equipped with lifesaving technology. Well get your baby here safely and quickly.油</p>\r\n"}} id=text-3a9672072c class=cmp-text>

The 消消消消消消消娼瞳 Advanced Delivery Program allows healthy moms to deliver at our childrens hospital in Delaware. This means your baby can get the critical care they need right away.油

If you cant deliver here, we have advanced neonatal transport equipped with lifesaving technology. Well get your baby here safely and quickly.油

Care That Goes Beyond Medicine</h2>\r\n"}} id=text-cfb4174819 class=cmp-text>

Care That Goes Beyond Medicine

When your family comes to 消消消消消消消娼瞳, youre well cared for. We want you to understand your childs condition and how to help them stay healthy and succeed. We help you find community resources for your family. We also offer many supportive services, like social work, lodging at nearby Ronald McDonald Houses, creative therapies, pet therapy, Child Life programs, and much more.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-2fc2b468b1 class=cmp-text>

When your family comes to 消消消消消消消娼瞳, youre well cared for. We want you to understand your childs condition and how to help them stay healthy and succeed. We help you find community resources for your family. We also offer many supportive services, like social work, lodging at nearby Ronald McDonald Houses, creative therapies, pet therapy, Child Life programs, and much more.

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Convenient Follow-Up Appointments by Video

We offer follow-up appointments through scheduled, live video visits. You can avoid waiting rooms and save travel time. Ask your doctor if this is an option for your family.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-023f740d19 class=cmp-text>

We offer follow-up appointments through scheduled, live video visits. You can avoid waiting rooms and save travel time. Ask your doctor if this is an option for your family.