Fetal Anomaly

When the unexpected fetal anomaly occurs, the Fetal Care Center at CHRISTUS Children’s connects pediatric specialists to pregnant women and their families, regardless of where they plan to deliver their baby. Through outpatient consultation or inpatient care, this multidisciplinary approach allows for coordinated management of both mother and baby, providing an enhanced experience in which parents are better informed and prepared. By optimizing communication and sharing expertise among obstetric providers and pediatric subspecialists, health care professionals can develop individual management plans prior to delivery that will ultimately direct the care of a newborn.

Our Fetal Care Center is committed to patient- and family-centered care. When a physician refers an expectant mother to our Fetal Care Center, she will receive an individualized consultation tailored specifically for her needs.

Our Fetal Care Coordinator, a registered nurse, facilitates each consultation, connecting the mother and her support team to services at CHRISTUS Children’s in San Antonio. Throughout the consultation, our coordinator remains available to the mother and her family, accompanying her every step of the way.