Fetal and Obstetric Anesthesia
Our fetal and obstetric anesthesiologists are available around the clock and make up an integral part of the care team, meeting with parents and families prior to deliveries and fetal procedures. Additionally, our anesthesiology team develops a plan for each patient based on their specific needs, medical history and type of procedure, making sure parents and babies are always comfortable and safe.
In partnership with anesthesiologists, our fetal and pediatric surgeons can perform many operations in utero or at the time of delivery, including fetoscopic procedures for twin-twin transfusion syndrome, open fetal procedures for myelomeningocele repair, and EXIT procedures, among others. Our anesthesia care team also assists with labor and delivery. Our goal is to ensure the most comfortable and stress-free deliveries possible for parents and the best possible outcomes for babies. That’ s why we work closely with our Neonatal Intensive Care and Cardiac Intensive Care Units to care for babies immediately after delivery.
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