Welcome to NAFTNet

NAFTNet (the North American Fetal Therapy Network) is a voluntary association of medical centers in the United States and Canada with established expertise in fetal surgery and other forms of multidisciplinary care for complex disorders of the fetus. The NAFTNet initiative is funded, in part, by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).*


*Award # R13HD059293. The content of this web site, and of any presentation or publication under the auspices of NAFTNet, is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not represent the official views of the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development or the NIH.
This site offers help and information to parents and families of affected fetuses. It also allows medical professionals to seek the help of colleagues in the field, collaborate with other fetal treatment units and participate in clinical research.
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The NIH (National Institutes of Health) is sponsoring a study on the treatment of fetuses with myelomeningocele (spina bifida). This trial (called the MOMS trial) is being conducted at several NAFTNet centers, and all NAFTNet centers can provide more information regarding this project. A video explaining the trial is also available on youtube.com


Research Highlights

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The goal of NAFTNet is to foster collaborative research in fetal medicine. Members of NAFTNet can access current research protocols and use this site to participate in research studies. Find out more about current research projects in fetal medicine, or contact NAFNet to find out how to become a member and participate in research activities.








   

Click here to go to the MOMS web site