Prenatal Diagnosis of Craniofacial Anomalies
Enhancements in prenatal ultrasound imaging technology have resulted in increasing numbers of families learning that their baby has a craniofacial difference before his or her birth. That knowledge can bring anxiety and many questions. Expectant parents often ask:
About the Prenatal Clinic at Miami Children’s Hospital
To address the questions and concerns of expectant parents in a comprehensive way, the Miami Children’s Hospital
Craniofacial Center has created a Prenatal Clinic in which families are evaluated by a team of specialists including nurses, plastic and reconstructive surgeons, and geneticists.
Families are provided information on the causes of craniofacial differences and what to expect when the baby is born. They are shown photographs of children before and after repair of craniofacial differences, and are given necessary contact information and supplies when the baby is born.
With this information, families feel more prepared for the birth of their baby. Further, the families leave knowing where to find support, which helps decrease anxiety and promotes a more enjoyable pregnancy and birth experience.
Cleft lip and palate
Pierre Robin sequence
Hemifacial microsomia
Treacher Collins
Craniosynostosis
The Craniofacial Center conducts a multidisciplinary evaluation for affected children, and develops and coordinates a plan of care.
Miami Children’s Hospital Mission
We provide hope through advanced care for our children and families.
The Craniofacial Center is committed to providing the best multidisciplinary care for children and families with craniofacial differences. The center will provide comprehensive evaluation and management of all congenital and acquired craniofacial anomalies. It is the center’s goal to advance knowledge through education, community service and physician commitment. Through these efforts, the Miami Children’s Hospital Craniofacial Center will
create a family-centered environment and a Center of Excellence for the care of individuals with craniofacial differences.
Miami Children’s Hospital Craniofacial Center
3100 SW 62nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33155
Phone: 305-662-8237
Email:
craniofacialteam@mch.com