Fetal Cardiology Service

The Fetal Cardiology Service is part of the cardiothoracic team at GOSH. We are a team of experienced doctors, nurses and sonographers (ultrasound radiographers) who specialise in the care of babies with heart conditions both before and after birth.

Although we are based at GOSH, we hold clinics in specialist centres and other hospitals. We provide support and information to any family whose unborn baby may have a heart abnormality.

The aim of the cardiothoracic team is to develop a close and supportive partnership with parents and their children to ensure a positive experience for patients, families/carers and ourselves. We recognise that the hospital environment can be demanding, worrying and intense and we aim to alleviate some of the stress to families by talking openly, listening to each other and working together in the best interests of the child. This way we hope to create a partnership with families that is built on mutual respect and trust.