Fetal medicine is the branch of science that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of fetal health concerns before, during or shortly after pregnancy. It is a speciality that offers advanced investigations and therapeutic options to treat conditions before the fetus is born. Common conditions treated at the fetal medicine unit include chromosomal defects in babies, thalassemia, increased blood pressure in pregnancy, preterm labour, fetal growth restriction, fetal anaemia, placenta previa and spina bifida.
Prenatal genetic counselling is offered to couples who are at an increased risk for fetal health concerns. Expecting couples can take genetic counselling before planning their pregnancy, during pregnancy or upon finding the risk of fetal problems. Experienced genetic counsellors provide information about the risk of fetal abnormalities, discuss and explain testing options, communicate results to plan your treatment protocol and offer educational resources to help you make informed decisions.
Women with complicated or high-risk pregnancies often require care from maternal fetal medicine experts. We specialise in critical care obstetrics management and offer comprehensive care to mothers as well as premature and high-risk babies at our state-of-the-art Level III NICU and Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU).
