About The Fetus as a Patient

The Society for the Fetus as a Patient is an international, multidisciplinary organization dedicated to advancing the science, ethics, and clinical care of the fetus as a distinct and valued patient. Our mission is to foster excellence in fetal medicine by promoting research, education, and collaboration among obstetricians, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, neonatologists, geneticists, pediatric surgeons, ethicists, and allied professionals.

Founded on the principle that the fetus can benefit from early diagnosis and targeted interventions, we advocate for evidence-based approaches to prenatal care that respect the complex biological, ethical, and cultural dimensions of fetal therapy. Our society provides a forum for the responsible exchange of knowledge and innovation in areas such as prenatal imaging, fetal surgery, perinatal ethics, and maternal-fetal conflict.

We support the development of clinical guidelines, educational programs, and policy initiatives that uphold the dual responsibility of caring for both pregnant individuals and their fetuses, emphasizing respectful dialogue and shared decision-making.

Through our annual meetings, peer-reviewed publications, and global partnerships, we aim to shape the future of perinatal care by centering the fetus as a patient—while remaining committed to maternal autonomy, professional integrity, and ethical rigor.