The Kypros Nicolaides Fetal Medicine and Therapy Center opens At Abu Dhabi’s Burjeel Medical City

The Kypros Nicolaides Fetal Medicine and Therapy Center opens At Abu Dhabi’s Burjeel Medical City

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ABU DHABI: A new fetal medicine and therapy center has been opened at Burjeel Medical City (BMC) in association with the world-renowned fetal medicine expert Prof. Kypros Nicolaides. Famously known as the ‘Father of Fetal Medicine,’ he is a Professor in the Fetal Medicine Research Institute at King's College Hospital, London.

The Kypros Nicolaides Fetal Medicine and Therapy Center was inaugurated during a special ceremony at Burjeel Medical City, the largest medical care facility under the banner of VPS Healthcare, located in Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi. The center is part of a collaboration between Prof. Kypros and the Fetal Medicine Department at the hospital.

Fetal Medicine is a branch of medicine specialising in monitoring the health concerns of the mother and fetus, during pregnancy, in the lead up to birth, and post-birth of the child. Medical care and therapy in this area include the assessment of fetal growth and wellbeing; identifying and diagnosing any fetal abnormalities or complications, developing a treatment plan for them; and providing counselling and support for parents.

It is not uncommon for pregnant women in the region to travel to the West to seek care through in utero surgery for complex fetal problems. Fetal surgery can be