Our team of specialists is closely involved in the development of nationally recognized, pioneering surgical techniques to intervene in even the most serious situations — from minimally invasive procedures to open fetal surgery.
Treatment for a high-risk pregnancy can range from close monitoring and regular checkups to more specialized interventions, including medication. In the most severe situations, your maternal-fetal medicine provider may recommend fetal surgery. Let’s take a closer look at fetal surgery, what it is and how commonly it’s used. We’ll then highlight five things you might… Read more »
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“We’ve discovered something abnormal on your ultrasound. It’s called bronchopulmonary sequestration.” It’s something no expecting parents want to hear — and if they do, they’re likely reeling from the deluge of medical jargon, extra appointments and the seemingly endless swirl of unanswered questions. If your baby has received the Bronchopulmonary Sequestration diagnosis, or you just want… Read more »
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Meet Uriah: The first baby in North Texas to undergo surgery before he was born. A quick online search of spina bifida — one of the most common birth defects affecting 1,500 to 2,000 American babies a year — generates phrases such as “not curable” and “damage to the spinal cord and nerves can’t be… Read more »
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Although Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome is extremely rare, when it does occur, it’s serious and life-threatening to both infants. Receiving a diagnosis of TTTS can be devastating and overwhelming, but educating yourself about what the condition is and how it can be treated can help you better understand what to expect so you can work with… Read more »
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Finding out that your unborn baby has a serious or life-threatening condition is terrifying. But you should not feel alone. Every year in the United States, about 120,000 babies are affected by birth defects; that’s about one in every 33 babies. While it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by all the information you receive about your… Read more »
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It was the news that no expectant parent wants to hear: “Your baby has a serious medical condition.” Luckily, for one family from Tyler, Texas, they soon learned that doctors at the Fetal Care Center Dallas were ready with help and hope for their unborn baby. Spina Bifida Diagnosis Alexandrea Campos was 15 weeks pregnant… Read more »
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