Fetal Medicine
Fetal Medicine
The majority of pregnancies progress without
complications, but there are instances where either the mother or her unborn
baby may require specialized care for various reasons. Specialized care in
fetal medicine becomes essential when the unborn baby presents abnormalities
such as gastroschisis, or when the mother's medical conditions
elevate the risk to the baby, as in the case of red cell antibodies or viral
infections.
At BirthRight by Rainbow Hospitals,
the well-being of your child commences even before birth. In addition to
conducting routine fetal checks for all expectant mothers, we offer advanced
fetal diagnostic and therapeutic services, encompassing various treatments. Our
team includes highly experienced and renowned fetal medicine consultants and
specialists, collaborating with other experts like Neonatologists, Geneticists,
Pediatric Surgeons, Fetal Cardiologists, and Neurosurgeons within our
multidisciplinary approach. Fetal intervention is recommended to ensure an
early diagnosis of any potential issues or concerns. The fetal medicine
department strives to provide the optimal health status for the baby while
still in the womb.
The Fetal Medicine team at
BirthRight by Rainbow Hospital, a hub for maternal-fetal medicine, is fully
equipped and offers the following services:
1.
Screening for
Chromosome Abnormalities in Pregnancy:
2.
Sequential
Screening
3.
Non-Invasive
Prenatal Testing
4.
Prenatal
Testing and Diagnosis
We deliver cutting-edge prenatal
screening and diagnostic testing for over 300 disorders in unborn infants,
including but not limited to:
1.
Down's syndrome
2.
Tay-Sachs
disease
3.
Sickle cell
disease
4.
Cystic fibrosis
5.
Spina bifida
6.
Fragile X
syndrome (a common cause of intellectual disabilities)
7.
Heart defects
We are prepared to address
medical complications such as:
1.
Heart disease
2.
Lupus during
pregnancy
3.
Infectious
diseases
4.
Kidney or
gastrointestinal diseases
5.
Diabetes or
other endocrine disorders
6.
Preeclampsia (toxaemia)
7.
High blood
pressure
8.
Suspected
fetal growth restriction (insufficient fetal growth)
9.
Recurrent
pregnancy loss
10.
Premature
rupture of membranes
11.
Recurrent
preterm labor and delivery
12. Expecting twins, triplets, or more
13. Abnormal AFP (alpha fetoprotein) blood test
Our comprehensive high-risk
pregnancy services encompass:
1.
Genetic
Counseling
2.
Preconception
Counseling
3.
Targeted
Ultrasound
4.
Screening for
Aneuploidy
5.
Quad Marker
Check
6.
First
Trimester Screening and Nuchal Translucency
7.
Prenatal
Diagnosis
8.
Amniocentesis
9.
Chorionic
Villus Sampling
10.
Cordocentesis
11.
Antepartum
Testing
12.
Biophysical
Profile
13.
Non-stress
Testing
14.
Fetal Doppler
15.
Special
Delivery Unit
16.
Fetal Care
Center
17.
Consultation
Services
18.
Preconception
Evaluation
19.
Prenatal
Nutrition