Fetal Medicine

DR. Megha Sethu Fetal Medicine

At New Desinganad Scans, our Fetal Medicine Department is dedicated to safeguarding the health of both mother and child through advanced diagnostic imaging, expert counselling, and comprehensive pregnancy care. We specialise in managing complicated pregnancies, detecting fetal abnormalities, and guiding families with compassion and precision.

Dr. Megha Chandra

Fetal Medicine Consultant & Specialist in Maternal and Fetal Medicine

Leads this department with exceptional skill in monitoring women and babies during high-risk or complicated pregnancies.

Dr. Sethu Sadanandan

Consultant Radiologist and Fetal Medicine Specialist

Provides expert care and advanced fetal imaging services with precision and compassion.

Our Expertise in Fetal Medicine

📊 Ultrasound Scans

Early Pregnancy Scan (< 10 Weeks)
NT Scan (11–13+6 Weeks)
Fetal Well-being / Growth Scan
Second Trimester Anomaly / Target Scan
Early Anomaly Scan (16–18 Weeks)
Standard Anomaly Scan (18–22 Weeks)
Advanced Fetal Echocardiography
Fetal Doppler Studies
2D / 3D / 4D Ultrasound Scans
Fetal Viability Scan
First Trimester Screening Test (FTS)

🎯 Special Fetal Scans

Fetal Echocardiography
Fetal Neurosonography
Fetal Urosonography
Skeletography

Invasive Diagnostic Procedures

⚕️ Advanced Procedures

Chorionic Villous Sampling (10–16 Weeks)
Amniocentesis (16 Weeks Onwards)
Fetal Blood Sampling
Multifetal Pregnancy Reduction
Fetal Reduction Procedures

                          Tests Available
                         Karyotype
FISH
Microarray
DNA Storage

                     

Advanced Gynaecology Scans

📍 1. Fibroid Mapping

2D/3D/4D Imaging for comprehensive fibroid assessment with detailed mapping and analysis.

💧 2. SIS (Saline Infusion Sonohysterography)

Advanced diagnostic procedure for:

Infertility Assessment
Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding (DUB)
Tubal Blockage Assessment

Prenatal Blood Tests

🧪 Advanced Testing

NIPT (Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing)
PGD (Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis)
PGS (Preimplantation Genetic Screening)
First Trimester Double Marker (BhCG & PAPP-A)
First Trimester Triad (Aneuploidies, Preeclampsia, Neural Tube Defects)

🔬 Comprehensive Screening

Triple Marker (14–18 Weeks)
Quadruple Test (Second Trimester)
Parental Karyotyping
Thalassemia Screening

When to See a Maternal–Fetal Medicine Specialist

⚠️ You may need specialised fetal medicine care if:

You have pre-existing health conditions (diabetes, hypertension, heart disease)
You experience pregnancy complications (preterm labour, abnormal fetal growth, preeclampsia)
There is a family history of genetic disorders or birth defects
You are carrying multiple pregnancies
Your obstetrician recommends specialised testing or monitoring