Fetal Medicine (Part 2)

Published October 18, 2010

Overview: Babies usually develop normally during pregnancy but sometimes the fetus can be at risk of health problems. Thats where a specialist in maternal/fetal medicine comes in. In this interview, well learn how these experts diagnose and treat health challenges for babies before they are born. Part One: What is maternal/fetal medicine? First trimester problems How first trimester problems are detected Chromosomal abnormalities Different types of ultrasound Nuchal translucency screening Imaging the fetal heart and blood flow Part Two: Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome Fetoscopy laser Special treatment once babies are delivered Fetal growth restriction Research into best time to deliver a high-risk baby Guest: Dr. Ahmet Baschat, a maternal/fetal medicine specialist at the Center for Advanced Fetal Care at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Dr. Baschat is also an associate professor of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Links: Fetal Medicine (Part 1) www.youtube.com Fetal Medicine (Part 2) www.youtube.com Center for Advanced Fetal Care www.umm.edu Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS) www.umm.edu Dr. Ahmet Baschat www.umm.edu