Founders' and Directors' Messages

“Having returned to Asia ten years ago, I am thrilled to announce the establishment of the Fetal Medicine Foundation Asia Pacific, a charitable organization made possible with the support of the Fetal Medicine Foundation. Through this initiative, I hope we will foster strong collaborations in research and education in the region.

With a shared vision and unwavering dedication to advancing maternal and fetal health, this milestone represents a significant step forward in improving early screening, diagnosis, and treatment, ensuring better outcomes for mothers and babies. By bringing together like-minded individuals from across the region, we strive to elevate clinical care and research, driving innovation and shaping the future of maternal-fetal medicine."

Professor Liona Poon

Co-founder & Director

"Every mother and child deserve the chance to thrive-yet across the Asia Pacific region, preventable complications in pregnancy still claim too many lives. Establishing the Fetal Medicine Foundation Asia Pacific is not just important, but urgent. By advancing specialized care, informed by cutting-edge research and education, we can transform women's healthcare, ensuring safer pregnancies and healthier futures.

This foundation will bridge gaps in access to high-risk pregnancy care, train medical professionals, and champion innovations that save lives. Every mother and baby deserve the best start in life and I am excited to be part of a passionate, collaborative, and committed team dedicated to elevating maternal and fetal health across the region."

Dr. Nikki May Wing Lee

Director

"Welcome to the Fetal Medicine Foundation for Asia Pacific. Our role is simple: to improve the standard of maternal-fetal care in this region, so that every mother and unborn baby can get the best possible care, no matter where they live. Our region is large and diverse, with many challenges. Through education, training, certification, and research, we aim to save lives and prevent complications. I invite doctors, nurses, and supporters to join us. Together, we can build a healthier future for mothers and babies across Asia Pacific."

Dr. Caitlyn Lau

Director

"We are delighted to introduce the Fetal Medicine Foundation Asia Pacific to you. This new charitable organization that is based in our region aims to provide education and research support to clinicians working in our region.

The Asia Pacific is a vast and diverse part of the globe that includes more than 50% of all births and includes a range of cultural and ethnic identities that impact pregnancy and birth. This organization will give us the opportunity to learn from each other and work together across our region, enhancing clinical practice and health outcomes of mothers and babies. We look forward to being able to adapt the philosophy of the Fetal Medicine Foundation to our region and to be able to offer a series of resources to our Asia Pacific colleagues."

Professor Jon Hyett

Co-Founder

"I am fully supportive of the development of FMF APAC. This new initiative will be of great benefit to many doctors from the Asia-Pacific region.

There will be a very close collaboration with FMF UK and the certifications of competence as well as FMF Diplomas will be issued with London office approval."

Professor Kypros Nicolaides

Co-Founder