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Trichy Fetal Medicine and Fertility Centre

Fetal Neurosonogram

A detailed scan of your baby's brain and spine, for conditions affecting the nervous system.

Advanced Diagnostics
Fetal Neurosonogram at Trichy Fetal Medicine and Fertility Centre

Timing

When advised by your referring doctor or our specialists.

Preparation

Bring all previous scan reports so the specialist has the full picture.

A fetal neurosonogram is a specialist examination of your baby's brain and spine.

It is advised when another scan raises a question about the baby's brain, when there is a relevant family history, or after certain infections in pregnancy.

What it checks

  • The detailed structure of the baby's brain
  • The ventricles, cerebellum and midline structures
  • The spine and its coverings
  • Changes over time, compared with your earlier scans

Who is it for

  • Babies with a brain or spine finding on another scan
  • A family history of a neurological condition
  • After certain infections in pregnancy
  • Follow-up of ventriculomegaly or similar findings

What to expect on the day

  1. 1

    The specialist performs a detailed scan of the baby's brain and spine.

  2. 2

    Different scanning angles are used, and an internal scan may occasionally help, only with your consent.

  3. 3

    Findings are reviewed and explained in the same visit.

  4. 4

    A plan for follow-up or further review is agreed with you.

Preparation

When: When advised by your referring doctor or our specialists.

Bring all previous scan reports so the specialist has the full picture.

Your report and next steps

Findings are explained in person and a report is provided. Where a condition is suspected, our counselling team helps the family understand the picture and the choices ahead.

Your doctors

Common questions

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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

Call us, message us on WhatsApp, or send a request and our team will call you back to schedule your visit.

Mon - Fri: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM