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Trichy Fetal Medicine and Fertility Centre

Fetal Echo

A focused ultrasound of your baby's heart that checks its structure, function, and rhythm.

18 to 24 weeksAdvanced Diagnostics
Fetal Echo at Trichy Fetal Medicine and Fertility Centre

Timing

Usually between 18 and 24 weeks of pregnancy.

Preparation

No special preparation is needed.

A fetal echo is an ultrasound focused only on your baby's heart. It examines the heart's structure, its four chambers, the major blood vessels, and the rhythm in much more detail than a routine scan.

It is usually recommended when there is a family history of heart conditions, a finding on another scan, diabetes in the mother, or certain infections.

What it checks

  • The four chambers of the baby's heart
  • The heart valves and the major blood vessels
  • The heart's rhythm and how blood flows through it
  • The heart's position and connections

Who is it for

  • Babies with a heart question raised on another scan
  • A family history of a heart condition
  • Mothers with diabetes or certain infections in pregnancy
  • Twin or IVF pregnancies, when advised

What to expect on the day

  1. 1

    The specialist performs a focused ultrasound of the baby's heart.

  2. 2

    The heart is examined from several angles, so the scan can take a little longer.

  3. 3

    Findings are explained to you in the same visit.

  4. 4

    A plan for follow-up or delivery care is discussed if needed.

Preparation

When: Usually between 18 and 24 weeks of pregnancy.

No special preparation is needed.

Your report and next steps

You receive the report in the same visit. When a heart condition is found, we explain what it means and help coordinate care with paediatric cardiology and your obstetrician.

Your doctors

Common questions

Fetal Echo18 to 24 weeks

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In keeping with the PCPNDT Act, 1994, this service does not involve determination or disclosure of the sex of the fetus. This is a criminal offence in India and is never performed at this centre.

Book your appointment

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