《胚胎診斷與治療》是第一本關注胎兒作為患者的雜志，它為眾多生物醫學專家提供了獨特的單一來源的報告，旨在改善和/或預防先天性畸形。最初的論文涵蓋了基礎研究和臨床調查的所有方面的胎兒診斷導致治療，包括相關的技術進步和程序。該雜志強調在一個相對較新的領域展示實驗治療方案和記錄早期臨床經驗，注定將在未來的研究中發揮重要作用，包括干細胞和子宮內基因治療等領域。此外，還注意到宮內干預所涉及的有爭議的道德和倫理問題、胎兒的法律權利和胎兒行為的新概念。

The first journal to focus on the fetus as a patient, ?Fetal Diagnosis and Therapyí provides a wide range of biomedical specialists with a unique single source of reports aimed at ameliorating and/or preventing congenital abnormalities. Original papers cover both basic research and clinical investigations into all aspects of fetal diagnosis leading to therapy, including relevant technical advances and procedures. With its emphasis on presenting experimental treatment protocols and recording early clinical experiences in a comparatively new field, the journal is destined to play a major role in setting the pace for future study including areas such as stem cell and gene therapy in utero. Attention is also given to the controversial moral and ethical issues involved in intrauterine intervention, the legal rights of the fetus and new concepts of fetal behaviour.