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Trichy Fetal Medicine and Fertility Centre

Growth Scan with Doppler

A scan that tracks your baby's growth and blood flow, especially important in the later months.

28 to 36 weeksScreening Scans
Growth Scan with Doppler at Trichy Fetal Medicine and Fertility Centre

Timing

Usually from 28 weeks onward, and repeated as advised.

Preparation

No special preparation is needed.

A growth scan checks your baby's size, the fluid around the baby, and the placenta. Doppler assessment looks at blood flow in the umbilical cord and the baby's vessels to check how well the placenta is working.

It is especially important when there is a history of a small baby, high blood pressure, diabetes, twins, or reduced movements.

What it checks

  • The baby's estimated weight and growth pattern
  • The fluid around the baby
  • The placenta and where it sits
  • Blood flow in the cord and the baby's vessels (Doppler)

Who is it for

  • Every pregnancy in the third trimester, as advised by your doctor
  • When the baby seems small or a previous baby was small
  • Mothers with diabetes, high blood pressure, or twins
  • If the baby's movements feel reduced

What to expect on the day

  1. 1

    The specialist measures the baby and checks the fluid and placenta.

  2. 2

    Doppler readings check blood flow in the cord and the baby's vessels.

  3. 3

    Findings are compared with your earlier scans where available.

  4. 4

    The report and any follow-up plan are explained before you leave.

Preparation

When: Usually from 28 weeks onward, and repeated as advised.

No special preparation is needed.

Your report and next steps

You receive your report in the same visit, with a follow-up interval if one is advised. If growth or blood flow raises a question, the specialist discusses monitoring with you and your obstetrician.

Your doctors

Dr Malathi G. Prasad, Lead Consultant in Fetal MedicineDr Malathi G. PrasadManaging Director and Lead ConsultantPortrait of Dr Revathy ChandrasekharanDr Revathy ChandrasekharanMaternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist

Common questions

Growth Scan with Doppler28 to 36 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.

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