The Maternal Medicine Unit focuses on the management of pregnancies complicated by maternal medical conditions or obstetric risk factors. Women with complex medical histories or complications arising during pregnancy benefit from specialized monitoring, individualized care plans, and coordinated multidisciplinary management.
The unit provides comprehensive care for a wide range of conditions including hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, diabetes, autoimmune diseases, hematological, cardiac or renal disorders, recurrent pregnancy loss, and complicated obstetric histories. Women with multiple gestations also receive specialized follow-up and surveillance throughout pregnancy.
By emphasizing early detection of complications and individualized clinical management, the Maternal Medicine Unit aims to ensure the safest possible course for pregnancy while protecting both maternal and fetal health.
The Fetal Medicine Unit provides comprehensive prenatal imaging and diagnostic services using high-resolution ultrasound technology and advanced Doppler assessment. Early detection of fetal conditions is essential for optimal pregnancy management and accurate counseling of families.
The program offers comprehensive ultrasound screening throughout pregnancy, including first-trimester screening for early assessment of fetal development and risk evaluation for chromosomal abnormalities, second-trimester morphological ultrasound for detailed evaluation of fetal anatomy, and third-trimester ultrasound to monitor anatomy, fetal growth, placental function, and fetal well-being.
When abnormalities are suspected, targeted diagnostic ultrasound examinations are performed to assess fetal anatomy in detail and to confirm or further characterize congenital malformations. These evaluations may include advanced fetal echocardiography, detailed neurosonography, and specialized Doppler studies to assess fetal circulation.
Families confronted with suspected or confirmed fetal anomalies receive specialized prenatal counseling, during which the diagnosis, expected prognosis, available treatment options, and potential neonatal outcomes are carefully explained. This counseling aims to support families in understanding complex medical information and in making informed decisions regarding pregnancy management.
The Fetal Medicine Unit works within a multidisciplinary prenatal diagnosis team including maternal–fetal medicine specialist, neonatologists, pediatric cardiologists, pediatric surgeons, geneticists, and other pediatric subspecialists. Complex cases are reviewed collaboratively to ensure that patients benefit from comprehensive expertise and coordinated care planning.
In addition to advanced imaging, the unit offers a comprehensive range of prenatal diagnostic and fetal therapeutic procedures. These include amniocentesis and fetal biopsy for prenatal diagnosis, as well as intrauterine therapeutic procedures such as amnioreduction, intrauterine transfusion, pleural and vesico-amniotic shunt placement, radiofrequency ablation, and fetoscopic laser photocoagulation for the treatment of twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome.
These specialized interventions are performed in carefully selected cases with the aim of improving fetal outcomes and providing advanced treatment options before birth.
The Labor and Delivery Unit provides a modern and secure environment for childbirth, ensuring safe management of both routine and high-risk deliveries. Continuous maternal and fetal monitoring, combined with immediate access to specialized obstetric and neonatal care, allows rapid response to complex clinical situations.
Close collaboration with neonatology teams and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit ensures that newborns requiring specialized care receive immediate support after delivery. Our objective is to provide a safe and supportive environment where mothers can experience childbirth with confidence while benefiting from advanced medical expertise when needed.
Dr. Wael Abdallah is a highly trained maternal–fetal medicine specialist with extensive expertise in high-risk obstetrics, advanced fetal imaging, fetal therapy, twin pregnancies, and the management of complex deliveries. He completed his medical training and residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Saint Joseph University in Beirut, followed by advanced fellowship training in Maternal–Fetal Medicine in France and Canada, where he gained extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of high-risk pregnancies and fetal conditions.
Dr. Abdallah has developed specialized expertise in prenatal diagnosis, detailed fetal ultrasound and Doppler assessment, invasive and therapeutic fetal procedures, and the multidisciplinary management of complicated multiple pregnancies. His clinical practice focuses on providing individualized care plans that integrate cutting-edge fetal diagnostics, evidence-based maternal management, and advanced obstetric care to optimize outcomes for both mother and baby.
He is a recognized subspecialist in Maternal–Fetal Medicine affiliated with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, reflecting his high-level training, certification, and commitment to international standards in maternal and fetal care. He is also an active member of NaftNet, an international network for maternal–fetal medicine specialists and fetal therapists, which connects leading experts in prenatal diagnosis, fetal therapy, and high-risk pregnancy care.
His patient-centered approach emphasizes precision in diagnosis, multidisciplinary collaboration, and compassionate care, ensuring that families facing complex pregnancies receive expert guidance, support, and the highest quality care throughout pregnancy and delivery.
The Maternal–Fetal Medicine Program at LAU Medical Center aims to serve as a regional reference center for advanced obstetric and fetal care. By combining clinical expertise, modern technology, and collaborative medical practice, the program strives to provide the highest level of care for mothers and babies throughout pregnancy.
Our commitment is to support families with expert guidance, ensure safe pregnancy outcomes, and contribute to the advancement of maternal–fetal medicine in Lebanon and the region.
