Overview

Our esteemed Fetal Medicine division stands as a beacon of excellence, providing a myriad of diagnostic and consultative services specifically tailored to high-risk obstetrics. With unwavering dedication, we strive to offer the pinnacle of obstetric care, accompanied by comprehensive prenatal consultations and state-of-the-art ultrasound services. Moreover, we are resolute in our commitment to medical education and training, as well as propelling the realm of women's and birthing individuals' healthcare forward through remarkable clinical advancements. We are well-versed in the realm of medically indicated 3D ultrasound, fetal echocardiography,and ultrasound-guided procedures, ensuring that we harness the full potential of this remarkable modality to guide and support you through every step of your journey.

Conditions we treat include:
  • Cervical insufficiency
  • Gestational diabetes mellitus
  • Placenta accreta
  • Placenta previa
  • Preeclampsia
  • High risk obstetrics
In addition to this, our services include:
  • Remote fetal monitoring – 1st trimester morphology scan
  • Care delivery management in patients with high risk pregnancy and complication like: Gestational DM, Fetal growth restriction, Preeclampsia
  • Prevention and treatment of hypertension in pregnancy- 3rd level – growth assessment scan
  • Vaginal microbiome and metabolome and the impact on preterm birth
  • Genetic Testing and counselling
  • Placental imaging and grading

What We Offer

Procedures / Surgeries Performed In Dept
Ultrasound done in fetal medicine:-
  • Dating Scan / Early pregnancy scan
  • Nuchal translucency scan (NT) Scan / 11-14 weeks anomaly scan and Down syndrome screening
  • Uterine Artery Doppler Study
  • Early second-trimester anomaly scan
  • Level II Anomaly scan
  • TVS cervical length
  • Growth scan, scan for fetal well-being
  • Obstetric Doppler
  • Fetal 2D echo
  • 3D, 4D scan
Invasive Procedures:-

Following invasive procedures are carried out routinely in the department.A detailed counselling of the patient / couple about the indication, sample analysis and associated risks is done prior to the procedure.

Amniocentesis: This is the commonest diagnostic procedure offered to rule out chromosomal abnormalities in the foetus. The procedure is done after 16 completed weeks.

Chorionic Villi Sampling:This diagnostic procedure is done mainly for prenatal diagnosis of different genetic disorders where mutation analysis on foetal DNA is necessary for diagnosis. (Eg. Thalassemia, DMD, SMA, autosomal recessive metabolic disorders etc)

Fetal Reduction: This is offered to patients with higher order multifetal gestation (Triplets / quadruplets) to improve survival chances of other foetuses and to improve pregnancy outcome. The procedure is also offered as a selective reduction procedure in Twin gestation when one of the foetuses show abnormality that is known to cause severe disability after birth in the affected foetus. The procedure is offered between 11-12 weeks of pregnancy.)

Intrauterine foetal blood transfusion: This is a life-saving therapeutic procedure done in foetuses found to have severe anaemia in utero. The commonest indication is anaemia due to Rhesus isoimmunisation in the mother.

Amnioreduction:This is offered to mothers with severe symptomatic polyhydramnios with the aim to prolong pregnancy to a deliverable gestational age.

Cordocentesis:This is a diagnostic test offered to couples where foetal blood sample is necessary to diagnose rare suspected disease.

Foetal Medicine

Our team of specialists include:

Dr. Saket Thakar

Speciality : Fetal Medicine Radiologist
OPD Days : Mon – Sat
OPD Time : 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

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Patient Testimonials

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Tejas Belhekar

A very pleasant stay, good medical staff, best nursing plus cleaning facility. IN this pandemic Medical staff was taken care of very well thank you so much. also very happy with the check-out procedure.

Yehan Morris (May 2021)
Yehan Morris / 2021
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Joel Pinto

Patient's treatment handled very well by nursing, housekeeping staff, and doctors as well. Thank you so much for your help & Support. God bless each one of you and your family member.

Joel Pinto (May 2021)
Joel Pinto / 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.1 What is fetal medicine?
Ans: Fetal medicine is a specialized branch of medicine focused on the diagnosis, management, and treatment of fetal conditions and congenital abnormalities during pregnancy.
Q.2 Why would I need to see a fetal medicine specialist?
Ans: You may be referred to a fetal medicine specialist if there are concerns about the health or development of your fetus, such as abnormal ultrasound findings, genetic disorders, or complications in pregnancy.
Q.3 What are common procedures performed in fetal medicine?
Ans: Common procedures include ultrasounds, amniocentesis, chorionic villus sampling (CVS), fetal echocardiography, and fetal MRI. These tests help assess fetal health and diagnose conditions.
Q.4 How can fetal medicine help in high-risk pregnancies?
Ans: Fetal medicine specialists monitor and manage high-risk pregnancies by identifying potential issues early and providing interventions to optimize maternal and fetal health throughout pregnancy.
Q.5 What conditions can be diagnosed through fetal medicine?
Ans: Fetal medicine can diagnose conditions such as Down syndrome, spina bifida, congenital heart defects, intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), and infections affecting the fetus.
Q.6 What is fetal therapy?
Ans: Fetal therapy involves medical or surgical interventions performed on the fetus while still in the womb. It may include treatments to correct congenital anomalies or manage fetal conditions.
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