To Believe: The Art, the Science, the Wonder of Fetal therapy

 

For more than 20 years, the Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has been a center of excellence in fetal therapy. Hear leaders in fetal medicine talk about the advances in prenatal diagnostic techniques such as high-resolution fetal ultrasound, as well as the prenatal treatment options available to babies diagnosed with complex birth defects, including open fetal surgery, minimally invasive fetoscopic procedures, and more. From initial evaluation and diagnosis through prenatal management, delivery and specialized care immediately after birth, hear from clinicians and families about the complete care available for women carrying babies with known birth defects. “To Believe” is the story of a small group of medical professionals, committed to curing life-threatening birth defects before birth, who worked to unlock the secrets of the fetus and prove the efficacy of fetal therapy, battling skepticism and incredulity every step of the way. Hear directly from the clinicians and families who braved the unknown to help the unborn tell their stories.


Learn more about advances in fetal therapy at http://fetalsurgery.chop.edu.