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Podcast: What treatments are available for spina bifida?

Posted on December 1, 2022 by - Open Spina Bifida

What treatments are available for spina bifida?
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What treatments are available for spina bifida?
Dr. Ruben Quintero, Founder and Fetal Medicine Specialist at The Fetal Institute in Coral Gables, FL

Your questions about spina bifida answered by fetal medicine specialist Dr. Ruben Quintero

Spina bifida is one of the most common fetal conditions that results in birth defects, and until recently, there wasn’t much that could be done to help babies until they were born. Dr. Ruben Quintero is a fetal medicine specialist at The Fetal Institute in Miami and in this podcast episode, he talks about advancements in the treatment of spina bifida, including minimally-invasive spina bifida treatments performed while the baby is in utero.

Dr. Quintero answers common questions about spina bifida so that families know their options, including:

  • What is spina bifida?
  • What treatments are available for spina bifida?
  • Can babies have surgery on spina bifida before they are born?
  • What should parents do if they receive a spina bifida diagnosis for their baby?

Tune in to the podcast and reach out to The Fetal Institute via our contact form or call us at (786) 971-2303 to learn more.

Podcast: What is fetal therapy?

Posted on December 1, 2022 by - Fetal Therapy

What are Fetal Therapies?
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What is fetal therapy?
Dr. Eftichia Kontopoulos, Founder and Fetal Medicine Specialist at The Fetal Institute in Coral Gables, FL
A podcast episode with fetal medicine specialist Dr. Eftichia Kontopoulos

Did you know that babies can have surgery while they are still in utero? The field of fetal medicine and fetal therapy is a fast-growing one, with more options for mothers facing grim fetal diagnosis during their pregnancies.

Dr. Eftichia Kontopoulos of The Fetal Institute in Miami is a pioneer in fetal medicine and on this podcast episode, Dr. Kontopoulos answers the questions:

  • What are fetal therapies?
  • Can babies have surgery before they are born?
  • What fetal conditions can be treated with fetal surgery?
  • Is fetal surgery non-invasive?
  • What can I expect during the fetal surgery process?
  • What should families know if they receive a grim fetal diagnosis?

Tune in to the podcast and reach out to The Fetal Institute via our contact form or call us at (786) 971-2303 to learn more.