Congenital heart defects are the most common type of birth defect in children, affecting nearly 1 in every 100 newborns in the U.S. If your unborn baby is diagnosed with a congenital heart condition, our specially-trained pediatric cardiologists will work with your family to plan and make thoughtful decisions about your treatment options. With early detection, most children with heart problems can enjoy happy and healthy futures.
Our fetal cardiology team provides advanced diagnostics and management of congenital heart disease in unborn babies. Our services include fetal echocardiography, which allows our pediatric cardiologists to identify many heart abnormalities during pregnancy.
We collaborate with area hospitals, obstetricians, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, neonatologists and pediatricians to ensure comprehensive, collaborative care. Connecticut Children’s is home to a Level 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) that provides the highest level and most acute care possible for babies born with heart defects.