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Pregnancy scans

Guides on what each pregnancy scan checks and when it is usually done, from our fetal medicine team in Trichy, Tamil Nadu.

Calendar and ultrasound probe beside a pregnant woman

Pregnancy scans

How Often Should Growth Scans Be Done in a High-Risk Pregnancy?

In a high-risk pregnancy, growth scans are usually repeated every two to four weeks, sometimes more often. Learn what decides the schedule.

Reviewed19 October 20264 min read

Colour Doppler scan of umbilical cord blood flow on a monitor

Pregnancy scans

Why Is a Doppler Scan Done During Pregnancy?

A Doppler scan checks blood flow to and within the baby. Learn why it is done, which vessels are measured, what results mean and when it is recommended.

Reviewed18 October 20265 min read

Doctor explaining a scan report to a pregnant woman

Pregnancy scans

What Does It Mean If Baby Is Measuring Small?

A baby measuring small can be healthy or can need monitoring. Learn the difference between a small baby and fetal growth restriction.

Reviewed18 October 20264 min read

Specialist measuring a baby's abdomen during a growth ultrasound scan

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Fetal Growth Restriction: Causes, Monitoring, Treatment

Fetal growth restriction means a baby is not growing as expected in the womb. Learn the causes, how it is diagnosed and monitored, and how delivery timing is decided.

Reviewed18 October 20265 min read

Illustration of a doctor measuring a baby's size on a third trimester ultrasound screen

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Growth Scan and Doppler in Pregnancy

A growth scan checks how your baby is growing, while Doppler ultrasound looks at blood flow between the placenta and baby. Here is what these scans can tell you and what happens when a baby measures small.

Reviewed17 October 202621 min read

Pregnant woman at a third trimester ultrasound with doctor measuring baby

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What Is a Growth Scan and When Is It Done?

A growth scan checks the baby's size, fluid and blood flow in the third trimester. Learn when it is done and who needs one.

Reviewed17 October 20264 min read

Two ultrasound monitors side by side in a fetal medicine unit

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Fetal Echo vs Anomaly Scan: What's the Difference?

The anomaly scan checks the whole baby, while a fetal echo focuses in depth on the heart. Learn how they differ, what each detects and when you may need both.

Reviewed16 October 20265 min read

Colour Doppler image of a fetal heart on an ultrasound monitor

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Can Fetal Echo Detect Heart Defects in Babies?

A fetal echo can detect most major heart defects before birth, but not every problem. Learn what it can find, its limits and what affects accuracy.

Reviewed16 October 20265 min read

Specialist and cardiologist speaking gently with an expectant couple

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What Happens If a Fetal Echo Shows a Heart Problem?

Finding a heart abnormality on a fetal echo brings many questions. Learn the next steps, from counselling and genetic tests to monitoring, delivery planning and treatment.

Reviewed16 October 20265 min read

Illustration of a specialist performing fetal echocardiography during pregnancy

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Fetal Echocardiography

A fetal echocardiogram takes a closer look at your baby's developing heart. Learn when it may be advised, what happens during the scan and what results can mean.

Reviewed15 October 202622 min read

Ultrasound screen showing a baby's heart beside a pregnant woman

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What Is a Fetal Echo and When Is It Done?

A fetal echo is a detailed ultrasound of the baby's heart, usually done between 18 and 24 weeks. Learn who needs it and what to expect.

Reviewed15 October 20265 min read

Specialist performing a fetal heart ultrasound on a pregnant woman

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Why Doctors Recommend a Fetal Echocardiogram

A fetal echo is a detailed heart scan of the unborn baby. Learn the common reasons doctors recommend it, including family history, diabetes, IVF and scan findings.

Reviewed15 October 20265 min read

Doctor scanning a pregnant woman during a mid-pregnancy anatomy ultrasound

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What Does an Anomaly Scan Check in the Baby?

The 20-week anomaly scan examines your baby’s brain, face, spine, heart, kidneys and limbs. Here is what each check involves and what it cannot show.

Reviewed14 October 20266 min read

Doctor gently discussing scan findings with a pregnant couple in a clinic

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What Happens If an Anomaly Is Found During the 20-Week Scan?

The reassuring part is that a concern raised at this scan is the start of a conversation, not the end of one. No, and this surprises many parents.

Reviewed14 October 20266 min read

Doctor performing an ultrasound on a pregnant woman beside a fetal scan monitor

Pregnancy scans

What Is a TIFFA Scan and When Should You Get It?

A TIFFA scan is a detailed ultrasound of your baby's anatomy, done around 18 to 22 weeks. Find out when to book it and who may need closer attention.

Reviewed13 October 20266 min read

Doctor performing an ultrasound on a pregnant woman with her husband watching

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Anomaly Scan vs Normal Pregnancy Ultrasound: Key Differences

An anomaly scan and a routine pregnancy ultrasound answer different questions. Here is how they differ in timing, detail and what each can tell you.

Reviewed13 October 20267 min read

Specialist explaining an ultrasound screen to an expecting couple in a clinic

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Can an Anomaly Scan Detect All Birth Defects?

An anomaly scan finds many structural problems in pregnancy, but not all. Learn why some conditions are missed and what a normal result means.

Reviewed13 October 20266 min read

Illustration of a doctor performing a detailed mid-pregnancy ultrasound on a reclining woman

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Anomaly Scan in Pregnancy

Anomaly scan or TIFFA scan checks your baby’s development around 18 to 22 weeks. Learn what it examines, its limitations, and what happens after a finding.

Reviewed12 October 202618 min read

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