The Elizabeth J. Ferrell Fetal Health Center offers some of the most specialized care in the U.S. for high-risk babies before, during, and after the delivery processs. The center provides high-level perinatal services in collaboration with the University of Missouri-Kansas School of Medicine, along with direct access to renowned subspecialty pediatric care.

Fetal Health Center Staff

The Fetal Health Center staff collaborates with referring obstetricians and maternal/fetal specialists to coordinate prenatal services, and when needed, to offer delivery and pediatric subspecialty services and care within our Level IV neonatal intensive care unit.
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Fetal Health Center Programs

The center provides integrated services designed to diagnose serious congenital defects and provide multidisciplinary guidance and care for high-risk babies before, during and after delivery. The center utilizes advanced diagnostics and comprehensive pediatric specialty services to provide each patient the best available care. These services include Special Delivery Care, the Perinatal Clinic, and our Integrated Consultation Services.  

Department Highlights

• Patients receive outstanding clinical support with a level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Nursery.
• Experienced nurse coordinators provide a single point of contact to provide patients and families with resources and follow-up support. 
• Our staff has developed evidence-based guidelines for high-level clinical care and has provided support and mentorship to other developing programs. 
• The Fetal Health Center is one of only a few centers in the U.S. to offer comprehensive care for high-risk babies and access to clinical support to mothers if needed.