Fetal Medicine

The Fetal Medicine experts at Yogana Hospital strive to deliver the best treatment for the women experiencing a high-risk or complications during their pregnancy.  

Our specialists are well-qualified in ultrasound scanning and fetal medicine, which is followed by the sensitive counselling. Our assessments are generally performed in coordination with radiologists, obstetricians, neonatologists, and other healthcare professionals. We are committed to delivering the maximum supportive care possible to the mom-to-be patients. 

What you can expect from Fetal Medicine Specialists at Yogana Hospital

The Fetal Medicine specialists at Yogana Hospital treat women and babies with potential health issues – including genetic, structural or growth abnormalities. We, at Yogana hospital identify these issues with our state-of-the-art technology available in the facility.  

Some of the potential health issues are monitored and treated by our fetal medicine experts are:

·        Complications from previous conceptions, for instance, pre-term births

·        Abnormalities with an unborn baby, like birth defects

·        Multiple gestation – triplets or multiples

·        Existing health issues like obesity, HIV, diabetes, etc.

Our fetal medicine specialists are well-qualified in prenatal tests such as amniocentesis, chorionic villus sampling (CVS), prenatal counseling, viability scan, NT scan, anomaly scan, growth scan. Our experts are also specialized in fetal interventions – including diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. 

Amniocentesis 

Amniocentesis is the process involved in the prenatal testing, which is used to analyze the health of the unborn baby or fetus. The assessment is done by extracting the minimum amount of fluids from amniotic sac.

Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS)

Chorion villus sampling (CVS) is the process involved in the prenatal testing, which is used to analyze chorionic villi, commonly known as placental tissue. The assessment is used to examine if the unborn baby has any genetic or chromosomal disorders.

Prenatal Counseling

Prenatal counselling is generally followed by the ultrasound scanning of the fetus with our fetal medicine specialists. The analyses help in determining whether the fetus is at low or high chance of having any syndrome.

Viability Scan

A viability scan is the first scan taken to analyze the development of the fetus between 7-10 weeks of conception. It is widely known as a dating scan.

NT Scan

NT scan is the process involved in the prenatal testing, which is used to measure the amount of fluid behind the neck of the fetus. The assessment is usually done in the first trimester of the conception.  

Anomaly Scan

An anomaly scan is the process involved in the prenatal testing, which is used to thoroughly examine the structure and organs of the fetus. This test is done at about 20 weeks of conception.

Growth Scan

Growth scan is the process involved in the prenatal testing, which is used to monitor the breath and movement of the fetus. Th