Foetal medicine refers to the branch of medicine that focuses on diagnosing and treating medical conditions in unborn babies during pregnancy. Foetal medicine is also known as prenatal medicine. These may include ultrasound scans, genetic testing, and fetal MRI.
Foetal Therapy makes it possible to treat or manage certain fetal conditions before birth. Fetal therapy techniques include Fetal surgery and Fetal interventions. Foetal medicine treatment strives to optimize results for both the fetus and the mother, providing specialized care and help throughout the pregnancy. Fetal medicine contains a wide range of conditions that can be identified before birth. Various disorders necessitate separate treatment approaches, and the timing and method of treatment often hinge on developmental factors.
Here are some common treatments and procedures used in fetal medicine:
- Ultrasound imaging
- Genetic Counseling
- Prenatal Screening and Diagnosis
- Fetal Surgery
- Fetal Medication
- Fetal Blood Sampling and Transfusion
Treatment decisions should be made in consultation with qualified surgeons experienced in fetal medicine.