Specialized Care for Mom and Baby Before and After Birth

When a baby is diagnosed with a medical condition before birth, families need answers and a team prepared for what comes next. Norton Children’s Fetal Care Center brings maternal-fetal medicine specialists together with pediatric subspecialists, fetal cardiologists, neonatologists, genetic counselors and nurse navigators to coordinate care for complex fetal conditions.

Working alongside your obstetrics provider, our multidisciplinary team develops an individualized care plan throughout your pregnancy — from advanced prenatal imaging and diagnosis through delivery and specialized newborn care.

Norton Children’s Fetal Care

When you’re facing a fetal diagnosis, our specialists come together to answer your questions, explain your baby’s diagnosis and discuss your care options. You’ll know who is involved, what to expect and what comes next.

20+

Pediatric Specialties

Level III & IV

Neonatal intensive care units

400+

Families cared for each year

Designed for Families, All in One Place

Norton Children’s Fetal Care Center was designed with families in mind, offering a comfortable, welcoming space where specialized care and support come together. Our team coordinates appointments, consultations and testing whenever possible, helping make care more connected and convenient throughout pregnancy.

Why Choose the Norton Children’s Fetal Care Center

  • You’ll get comprehensive, state-of-the-art testing and counseling that helps ensure you and your baby receive advanced, personalized care before, during and after delivery.
  • Our maternal-fetal medicine specialists, pediatric subspecialists, neonatologists, genetic counselors and nurse navigators work together with your Fetal Care Center nurse navigator to create an exceptional care plan for you and your baby,  
  • We use advanced fetal imaging and diagnostic techniques to identify fetal conditions and create personalized treatment plans.
  • Your delivery can be scheduled steps away from the Norton Children’s Hospital Level IV neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) — the highest level NICU in Louisville and Southern Indiana.
  • You may be able to deliver at your home hospital. If necessary, the Norton Children’s Hospital “Just for Kids” Transport Team will bring your baby to a Norton Children’s NICU in Louisville.
  • Fetal echocardiogram performed at locations across Kentucky are read by fetal cardiology specialists in Louisville, reducing the need to travel.
  • Norton Children’s accepts Medicaid and most major commercial insurance plans. Financial assistance also is available.
  • Your free Norton MyChart account provides an option for secure communication with your care team and other features to help manage your care.

Awards and Accreditations

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