Fetal Invasive Procedures
Fetal Blood Sampling (PUBS, Cordocentesis)
A diagnostic procedure performed to obtain samples of your baby’s blood. It is also used, when necessary, to give blood transfusions or medications to your baby through the blood vessels of the umbilical cord.
Fetal Septostomy
This procedure consists of purposely making a hole in the dividing membrane with a needle. This results in equalization of the fluid volumes between the sacs.