The Johns Hopkins Center for Fetal Therapy | Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics

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Treating Disease Before Birth

The compassionate and experienced physicians at the Johns Hopkins Center for Fetal Therapy specialize in diagnosing and treating rare and complex diseases in the womb. With experts in fetal, maternal, neonatal and pediatric care, our team uses innovative and effective fetoscopic surgical techniques for the treatment of congenital diaphragmatic hernia, spina bifida, complicated monochorionic twins and bladder obstruction, among many others. Led by renowned maternal-fetal medicine specialist Ahmet Baschat, M.D., we personalize care to ensure the best outcomes for expectant mothers and their babies.

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Our Experts

Meet the members of our expert fetal treatment team.

Conditions We Treat

Learn about fetal conditions we treat and manage.

Plan Your Visit

Learn more about our facilities and how to make an appointment.

Why Choose Us?

The diagnosis of a fetal condition prior to delivery is emotionally and physically challenging. Our expert team will recognize your unique needs and work with you to understand your diagnosis and your treatment options. At the Johns Hopkins Fetal Therapy Center we provide:

A family-centered approach to care where we empower our patients to be partners in their treatment
An expert team who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of fetal conditions using cutting-edge fetal intervention procedures
Comprehensive and individualized maternal and fetal care
A continuum of care from before and after delivery across multiple Johns Hopkins specialties

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Patient Story

Fetoscopic Surgery for Spina Bifida | Keri’s Story

At 21 weeks pregnant, Keri and Scott learned their 3rd child, Harper, had spina bifida. Wanting the best possible outcome for Harper, Keri and Scott elected for fetoscopic surgery to correct the defect in the womb. Learn how the expert teams at the Johns Hopkins Center for Fetal Therapy and the Children’s Center worked together to ensure both mother and daughter’s evolving needs were cared for from fetoscopic surgery through delivery and beyond.

Fetal Interventions and Procedures

Ex-utero Intrapartum Treatment

Fetoscopic Tracheal Occlusion (FETO)

First-Trimester Fetal Echocardiography Program

Fetoscopic Laser Surgery

Fetoscopic Spina Bifida Repair

More Interventions and Procedures

Patient Story

Fetoscopic Treatment for Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) | Natika's Story

Natika’s baby was diagnosed with a left side congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). The Johns Hopkins Center for Fetal Therapy team performed life-saving fetoscopic tracheal occlusion in utero. Watch how the Johns Hopkins Hospital team ushered baby William to health from diagnosis and surgery to birth and after care.

For Physicians

At the Johns Hopkins Center for Fetal Therapy, physician referral is a handshake, not a hand off. If you are caring for a patient facing a complex fetal diagnosis, call 1-844-JH-FETAL (1-844-543-3825) and speak directly to a physician to learn how we can partner to deliver comprehensive care.

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