Fetal Medicine

Specialised Care for
Your Baby, Before Birth

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Pregnancy is a journey filled with love, hope and anticipation. Yet, it's natural for expectant parents to have questions and concerns about their baby's health and development. This is where fetal medicine plays an important role.

Fetal medicine is a specialised field that focuses on your baby's health and development during pregnancy. Through prenatal scans, screening tests and specialised assessments, it helps identify potential concerns, monitor high-risk pregnancies and plan the right care for both mother and baby, before and after birth.

Our Fetal Medicine Services

NIPT Prenatal screening

First-trimester screening, NIPT scan and pre-eclampsia risk assessment.

NT Scan (Nuchal Translucency)

It measures the fluid-filled space at the back of the baby's neck apart from evaluating the basic anatomy.

Fetal anomaly scans

Detailed assessment of your baby's developing organs and structures.

Fetal echocardiography

Evaluation of your baby's heart.

Growth and well-being scans

Monitoring fetal growth, fluid around the baby, placental blood flow and overall well-being.

Genetic counselling and testing

Guidance on screening and diagnostic options for genetic conditions.

Specialised diagnostic procedures

Amniocentesis, chorionic villus sampling (CVS) and other procedures when indicated.

High-risk pregnancy monitoring

Assessment of multiple pregnancies, fetal growth concerns and suspected abnormalities.

Why Choose Us?

Specialised Fetal Assessment

Advanced Prenatal Imaging

Multidisciplinary Expertise

Care Planning Before Birth

When Should You Consult a Fetal Medicine Specialist?

Your obstetrician may recommend a consultation if:

  1. 1A prenatal scan or screening test shows a finding that needs further evaluation.
  2. 2You have a medical condition that may affect your pregnancy.
  3. 3You have a history of pregnancy complications or certain genetic conditions.
  4. 4You are expecting twins or more.
  5. 5Your baby's growth or development needs closer monitoring.

You can also discuss fetal medicine screening with your obstetrician as part of your routine prenatal care.

For Every Little Life, Every Step of the Way

Every pregnancy is different, and so are the questions that come with it. At Maa Kauvery, we help you understand your baby's health with specialised assessments, thoughtful guidance and coordinated care when it matters the most.

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