Fetal Care Program

From advanced prenatal testing through coordinated specialty care, our Fetal Care Program brings together expert care, personalized support, and ongoing guidance for you and your baby throughout pregnancy and beyond.

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The Fetal Care Program at University of Iowa Health Care provides dedicated, specialized support for patients and families who learn their baby has a medical concern during pregnancy.

We offer advanced imaging, genetic testing, high-risk pregnancy monitoring, and multidisciplinary specialist coordination to guide your care. If you have an unexpected ultrasound finding or a positive genetic test result, we’ll help you understand what it means and walk with you through every step — before birth, during delivery, and after your baby arrives — so you never have to navigate the journey alone.

Our expert team of genetic counselors and maternal-fetal medicine specialists works closely with pediatric specialists across many areas to develop a personalized care plan for you and your baby. You can expect expert care delivered with respect, empathy, and a commitment to understanding what matters most to your family.

While many patients are referred to us by their providers, you’re also welcome to call us to request an appointment or seek a second opinion.

Iowa’s only Fetal Care Program

As the only dedicated Fetal Care Program in the state of Iowa, we provide a level of coordinated, highly specialized care you can’t find anywhere else.
Led by a maternal–fetal medicine geneticist who is uniquely trained in high‑risk pregnancy care and advanced genetic medicine, this program offers the highest level of expert, comprehensive support for you and your baby.

Expert, multidisciplinary care for you and your baby

Because families often travel from across Iowa for their appointment, we know how important it is to make every visit count.

That’s why our program brings together a wide range of prenatal and pediatric subspecialities in one location, including neonatology, cardiology, urology, nephrology, neurology, orthopedics, otolaryngology, palliative care, and social work. Here, you can meet with the experts you need — often in the same visit — so you can get clearer answers, compassionate support, and a comprehensive care plan without multiple trips.

Our approach to care

Our team understands that receiving a prenatal diagnosis can feel overwhelming, frightening, or confusing. We’re here to give you the time, clarity, and support you need. During your visits, you can expect extra time for questions, clear and direct explanations of medical terms, and written resources to review at home.

Depending on your family’s needs, we can also connect you with additional support, such as counseling services, opportunities to talk with other parents who have faced similar diagnoses, help arranging hospital tours, and guidance with birth planning. Our goal is to ensure you feel informed, supported, and never alone in navigating your next steps.