The Fetal Institute Foundation

12/03/2025

💕 Today is , a global day dedicated to generosity, hope, and impact.
The Fetal Institute Foundation advances research, education and innovation in Fetal Therapy and Fetal surgery, to help improve pregnancy outcomes for fetuses diagnosed with life-threatening conditions. The Foundation exists to ensure that families facing these diagnoses have real options, real hope, and access to the most advanced fetal therapies available today.

Why Your Donation Matters

Research and clinical innovation that leads to safer, more effective fetal treatments, development of new technologies to improve outcomes before birth, training programs that equip more specialists worldwide, and support initiatives that help families access care during critical moments.

The Fetal Institute Foundation was founded by Dr. Eftichia Kontopoulos and Dr. Ruben Quintero, two internationally recognized pioneers in fetal therapy and the physicians behind The Fetal Institute. Their vision, scientific leadership, and groundbreaking contributions to fetal medicine are the driving force behind the Foundation’s mission.

As leaders in the field, Dr. Kontopoulos and Dr. Quintero have developed and performed some of the world’s first and most advanced in-utero procedures, offering life-saving options for conditions such as Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS), congenital tumors, open spina bifida, and other complex fetal anomalies. Their clinical breakthroughs constitute the basis of the research, innovation, and education initiatives of The Fetal Institute Foundation.

04/13/2024

💖 What an amazing time we had at the Fetal Institute 2024 Reunion! 🤩 Experience the highlights of this event again through our video, and keep the spirit of the reunion alive until we meet next year! 💖

It's always inspiring to see our community come together, sharing joy and hope.

Read all the details of this day in our latest blog post: https://the-fetal-institute.com/annual-fetal-reunion-2024/

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12/24/2023

🌟 We wish you and your loved ones a happy and joyful holiday season. 🎉 Here's to a New Year filled with more laughter and love. ❤️

This is a time to look back and celebrate the little miracles we were honored to be a part of. Thank you for your trust and support, for sharing your journey with us.

In this season of giving, please consider supporting fetal surgery and medical research through The Fetal Institute Foundation.

With your help, we will be able to celebrate together more lives saved and taken to a great start.

🙏Donate to The Fetal Institute Foundation: https://bit.ly/thefetalinstitutefoundation

✨ Celebrating the magic of miracles and the joy of new beginnings this holiday season! ✨ Wishing you and your loved ones a filled with smiles, laughter, and endless love. 🌟

12/08/2023

💙 Today is TTTS Awareness Day! 💙

Today we honor TTTS Twin-Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS) patients and survivors

TTTS is a complex and serious complication that can occur in pregnancies with monochorionic twins, where the fetuses share a common placenta and blood vessels. In TTTS, the sharing of blood between the twins becomes imbalanced, leading to a donor fetus (losing blood) and a recipient fetus (receiving too much blood). If left untreated, this imbalance can result in the loss of one or both babies or the entire pregnancy in up to 95% of cases.

TTTS can be treated before birth through a groundbreaking laser surgical technique that occludes the placental blood vessels responsible for the abnormal blood sharing. This procedure helps restore balance and increase the chances of a successful pregnancy.

We are incredibly proud to have pioneered this laser surgical technique at The Fetal Institute, with over 25 years of experience in treating TTTS patients. We have achieved the highest reported survival rate, giving hope to families around the world.

The Quintero Staging System, named after our very own Dr. Ruben Quintero, is the internationally recognized method for assessing the severity of TTTS cases. Developed decades ago, it remains a highly cited and accurate tool for classifying TTTS severity and guiding treatment decisions.

👉 Learn more about TTTS: https://the-fetal-institute.com/twin-twin-transfusion-syndrome/

Support research and initiatives for fetal therapy.
Donate: https://bit.ly/thefetalinstitutefoundation

Join us in spreading awareness about TTTS today! Together, we can make a difference and support families facing this challenging journey. 💙

11/28/2023

This , let's come together to make a difference! 🌟

🌍 💙 Giving Tuesday is a global movement that celebrates empathy and generosity. For us, it's a chance to pave the way for faster diagnoses, advanced therapies, and cutting-edge technology in fetal medicine. Together, we can make a world of difference!

The Fetal Institute Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to pushing the boundaries of fetal medicine. Join us in supporting The Fetal Institute Foundation as we strive to build a brighter future for babies and families. Our dedicated researchers are committed to bringing hope to families everywhere.

Your contributions will drive the development of groundbreaking surgical techniques, enhance survival rates for newborns, and ensure a better quality of life after birth.

🙏 Let's make a lasting impact on the lives about to begin.
Donate today and be a part of this incredible journey

03/10/2023

💕 THANK YOU to all of our patients who joined us last Saturday at the Fetal Institute Reunion together with the Brianna Marie Foundation 5K in Melbourne, Florida! It was truly a joy to see all of you.🤩

As doctors at the Fetal Institute, we feel incredibly honored to have been part of your miracle in life. Your strength and resilience inspire us every day to continue our work in fetal care.

02/02/2023

💖 Memories of last year's FETAL REUNION at the Brianna Marie Foundation 5K in Melbourne, Florida! We had such a great time, and the best part is we are doing it again THIS YEAR! 🤩 Join us Saturday, March 4th at Wickham Park (Pavilion #4), 2500 Parkway Dr. Melbourne, FL US 32935, 8:00 A.M. REGISTER: https://bit.ly/BriannaMarieFoundation5K
*The Fetal Institute patients and their families will get a 50% discount
PROMO CODE: FETALINSTITUTE

01/27/2023

✨We are excited to announce The Fetal Institute Podcast!
👇Click on the link below to listen to the first episode of our new Podcast.
the-fetal-institute.com/what-treatments-are-available-for-spina-bifida

Dr. Quintero answers questions about the antenatal surgical treatment of spina bifida

What is spina bifida?
What treatments are available for spina bifida?
Can babies have surgery on spina bifida before they are born?
What should parents do if they receive a spina bifida diagnosis for their baby?