The Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment at CHOP

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The Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment at CHOP

Internationally recognized & highly specialized care for mothers carrying a fetus with a known birth defect requiring treatment before or after birth. Wood Jr.
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Home of the world's first birthing unit for expectant parents of babies with a known birth defect. The Richard D. Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is an internationally recognized leader in fetal surgery and fetal care. We offer highly specialized care to mothers carrying a fetus with a known birth defect that requires treatment before or after birth.

We are also home to the Garbose Family Special Delivery Unit, the world's first birthing unit for expectant parents of babies with a known birth defect.

08/07/2026

Meet Carleen Alvarez, one of our fetal sonographers, as part of our Fetal Staff Spotlight series! Read to learn more about her role and what she loves about our hospital.

08/05/2026

Today, we're celebrating a milestone that was decades in the making!

Our Center recently performed its 500th prenatal repair for spina bifida (myelomeningocele), more than any fetal treatment program in the world. This achievement reflects 30 years of pioneering innovation, groundbreaking research and world-leading expertise that has transformed care for families facing a prenatal diagnosis of spina bifida. Every surgery represents our commitment to advancing fetal care and giving children the best possible start.

Read more about this historic milestone and the family behind number 500, here: http://ms.spr.ly/6180aE8Bg

08/01/2026

Every diagnosis tells a story and every family deserves answers. During Fetal Syndrome Awareness Month, we recognize the importance of advanced prenatal diagnosis in identifying complex fetal conditions, empowering families with information, and creating personalized care plans before birth. In our Center, our multidisciplinary team is dedicated to supporting families from diagnosis through delivery and beyond.

Read more about our Center: http://ms.spr.ly/6182vF3qq

07/31/2026

Meet Karen Pesta, one of our nurse midwives, as part of our Fetal Staff Spotlight series! Read to learn more about her role and what she loves about our hospital.

07/24/2026

As part of our Fetal Staff Spotlight series, meet Amanda, one of our fetal sonographers! Swipe to learn what she loves about her job and why she would recommend CHOP to a friend.

07/17/2026

Happy Friday and Fetal Staff Spotlight Day!

This week, meet Olga, one of our fetal sonographers. Olga says, "I would recommend CHOP because it's the place where medicine and humanity truly meet. The level of expertise is extraordinary, but what makes it special is the way people show up for each other and for families."

Swipe for more.

07/14/2026

Today, we honor the life and legacy of Richard D. Wood Jr., whose family's enduring commitment to philanthropy helps shape the future of fetal care at our Center.

As the namesake of the Richard D. Wood Jr. Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment at CHOP, the Wood family helps advance groundbreaking innovation and compassionate care for families facing complex prenatal diagnoses.

We are deeply grateful for his lasting impact and extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. His legacy lives on in every child and family we have the privilege to serve.

Be sure to watch this video from when we announced the new name of our Center.

07/13/2026

July is Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month!

A prenatal diagnosis of a cleft lip, cleft palate or other craniofacial difference can bring many questions. In our Center, our multidisciplinary team provides prenatal evaluation, compassionate counseling and personalized care planning to help families prepare with confidence. We work with our craniofacial team every step of the way to deliver expert, collaborative care. This July, we're raising awareness of the impact early diagnosis and coordinated care can make. 💙

Read more here: http://ms.spr.ly/6189v0q0U

07/10/2026

As part of our continued Fetal Staff Spotlight, meet Devon Looney, a fetal sonographer.

Read to learn more about Devon and her role in our Center!

07/03/2026

In this week's Fetal Staff Spotlight, we're sharing Dr. Jenny Graber! Read for why Dr. Graber loves her job and why she would recommend CHOP to a friend.

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3401 Civic Center Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA
19104

Website

http://fetalsurgery.chop.edu/

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