Making Informed Choices Early On 

Diagnosing Your Child Before Birth

Thanks to advances in modern medicine, doctors at Florida Hospital for Children are able to get a more accurate picture of your baby’s health while they are still in the womb. Today, there’s a wealth of information available about how diseases are inherited along with sophisticated techniques that include testing fetal cells, amniotic fluid and amniotic membranes for abnormalities.

Making Choices During and After Pregnancy

Early detection offers parents the chance to make informed choices about their baby’s care and treatment. Working closely with your physician and Florida Hospital for Children's team of specialists and experts, you can examine and evaluate options for treatment that may be needed after your baby’s birth. Surgery or other options are available to correct or minimize many maladies that affect newborns, whether they are birth defects, genetic or unexpected complications.

We’re With You Every Step of the Way

Complications in a pregnancy or with the baby can be a very stressful time for new parents. Our team is compassionate, caring and sensitive to your needs. We believe that being truthful and honest with you is the key to a positive outcome for you and your child. Everyone on our team will be with you every step of the way so you have the information you need to make informed decisions. At Florida Hospital for Children, we care for you as if you’re a member of our own family, especially during times of stress and uncertainty.