Why choose Inova Children's for fetal cardiology?
Families trust Inova Children’s for excellent surgical results, shorter hospital stays, and seamless care for parent and baby – before birth, during delivery, and beyond.
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- Experts in fetal cardiac care – at our accredited facility, fetal echocardiograms are performed by experienced pediatric cardiologists with decades of expertise and active research involvement
- Advancing care through research – we are enrolling patients in national Fetal Heart Society studies to advance care for complex fetal heart conditions including fetal Ebstein Anomaly and Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia (EA/TVD), and fetal vascular rings
- Obstetrics and gynecology – Inova Fairfax Hospital ranks among the best hospitals in the nation for obstetrics and gynecology by U.S. News & World Report
- Neonatology – Inova L.J. Murphy Children’s Hospital is consistently nationally ranked for neonatology by U.S. News and World Report
- Maternal Levels of Care – Level IV – Verified by The Joint Commission, Inova Fairfax Hospital provides the highest level for maternal care
- Comprehensive fetal cardiac genetics – Advanced genetic testing with personalized counseling tailored to your family’s needs and fetal diagnosis
- Advancements in fetal heart – Telehealth care improves early detection of congenital heart disease. Fetal teleecho helps regional hospitals increase prenatal diagnosis rates. Read the study: "Use of fetal tele-echo at small regional hospitals increases the rate of prenatal diagnosis of congenital heart disease" – Holland, 2022, Prenatal Diagnosis, Wiley Online Library
Here's what to expect from the first visit through delivery and beyond
- Prenatal evaluation (to ~34 weeks): Fetal echo and early consults (in-person or telemedicine) with a fetal cardiologist ± pediatric heart surgeon
- Care planning (up to 39 weeks): Multidisciplinary visits; individualized delivery plan; detailed coordination for delivery and newborn care; support from social work & behavioral health
- After birth: Postnatal imaging and planning; neonatal surgery if needed; transition to home
