Fetal Medicine (Maternity)

The Fetal Medicine clinic receives referrals for families that may require specialist input for their pregnancies. Examples include unborn babies who have an unexpected development on the ultrasound scan or a family that has a pre-existing genetic condition that could affect their baby’s health.

Once the referral has been received, this will be triaged by the fetal medicine team and if required, a follow up appointment will be arranged to be reviewed in the clinic. This care will run alongside the routine pregnancy care plan and careful communication will take place with the wider team. This may include, the ultrasound department, clinical genetics, paediatrics, amongst others, and together a plan will be developed to support the parents on their ongoing journey.

Additional Information

• About the Team

  Consultant specialist for Fetal Medicine: Mrs Susmita Pankaja

  Associate specialist registrar: Dr. Anita Thomas

  Specialist Midwife for Fetal Medicine: Jen Davis

  Matron: Sharon Bell

• Location

  Feto-Maternal Assessment unit (FMAU)

  Women’s Outpatients Department

  Level 2

  Whiston Hospital

• Contact Details

  Telephone: 0151 430 1493.

  Specialist Midwife for Fetal Medicine: 07795 166 377 (Monday – Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm) but instructions for further contact details on voicemail.