Fetal Anomaly
When the unexpected fetal anomaly occurs, the Fetal Care Center at CHRISTUS Children’s connects pediatric specialists to pregnant women and their families, regardless of where they plan to deliver their baby. Through outpatient consultation or inpatient care, this multidisciplinary approach allows for coordinated management of both mother and baby, providing an enhanced experience in which parents are better informed and prepared. By optimizing communication and sharing expertise among obstetric providers and pediatric subspecialists, health care professionals can develop individual management plans prior to delivery that will ultimately direct the care of a newborn.
Our Fetal Care Center is committed to patient- and family-centered care. When a physician refers an expectant mother to our Fetal Care Center, she will receive an individualized consultation tailored specifically for her needs.
Our Fetal Care Coordinator, a registered nurse, facilitates each consultation, connecting the mother and her support team to services at CHRISTUS Children’s in San Antonio. Throughout the consultation, our coordinator remains available to the mother and her family, accompanying her every step of the way.
Hours & Locations
Children’s - Fetal Care Center
Services & Treatments
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Achondroplasia
Achondroplasia is a genetic disorder that affects bone growth and causes abnormal development of cartilage during fetal development.
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Anencephaly
Anencephaly is a birth defect that affects the brain and skull development of newborn babies.
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Dandy-Walker Malformation
Dandy-Walker Malformation is a rare congenital brain malformation in children that involves the cerebellum.
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Fetal Growth Restriction
Fetal growth restriction (FGR) occurs when a baby is grows at a slower rate during pregnancy.
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Genetic Counseling
CHRISTUS offers comprehensive preconception and prenatal genetic counseling services for women and their families.
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High Risk Pregnancy
There is hope for mothers whose pregnancies have been determined to be high risk. CHRISTUS Health offers top prenatal and neonatal experts.
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Maternal Fetal Care
Our board-certified OBGYN and maternal-fetal medicine physicians and staff are here to help ease your fears by working towards the best possible delivery for you and your baby.
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Placenta Accreta
Placenta Accreta is a rare pregnancy complication that occurs when the placenta doesn’t separate from the wall of the uterus after birth.
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Placenta Previa
In pediatrics, placenta previa is rare when the placenta attaches to the lower part of the uterus near or over the cervical opening.
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