The care of babies diagnosed with congenital anomalies on Antenatal ultrasonograms begins prenatally when pediatric surgeons meet with expecting families to counsel them regarding anomalies that may have been discovered during prenatal screening.
Antenatal counseling is important as sometimes the child may need a surgical correction immediately after the birth. Some unfortunate fetus may have congenital anomalies that are incompatible with life, and if diagnosed on time, termination of pregnancy can avoid a lifetime of misery for the family.
In some instances there are steps that can be taken to treat these babies while they are still in the womb. In other situations, the prenatal visits are used to plan and prepare for the operation that will be needed after birth. We are always there to answer all your questions with patience.
