It is a subspecialty of Obstetrics that aims to care for the fetus through the evaluation and monitoring of pregnancy.

Fetal Medicine will determine aspects such as the chances of complications for the mother and the fetus during pregnancy and the magnitude of these risks; the form and frequency with which pregnancy should be monitored; the necessary complementary exams for diagnostic elucidation and gestational follow-up; the risk of recurrence in future pregnancies; possible preventive measures for future pregnancies; the planning of therapeutic measures and conditions of delivery in the face of identified underlying diseases, among others.