Anomaly Scan in Indore and Fetal Medicine Ultrasonography
Detailed anomaly (level 2) scan, NT scan, growth and Doppler scans and fetal echo by a fetal medicine specialist. Know when each scan is done and why.
Ultrasound scans let us see how your baby is growing and check for structural problems. The fetal medicine department at Asian Navkar Hospital, Indore is led by Dr. Seema Meena, MD (AIIMS New Delhi) with a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Fetal Medicine, and offers detailed scans for routine and high-risk pregnancies.
Pregnancy Scans and Their Timing
- Dating/viability scan (6–10 weeks): heartbeat, number of babies, due date
- NT scan (11–13+6 weeks): nuchal translucency with blood test to screen for chromosomal conditions; early structural check
- Anomaly (level 2) scan (18–20 weeks): detailed check of baby's brain, face, spine, heart, abdomen, kidneys and limbs, placenta and fluid
- Fetal echocardiography: focused heart scan when indicated
- Growth and Doppler scans (third trimester): baby's growth and blood flow, especially in high-risk pregnancy
Fetal Medicine Services
- Screening and counselling for chromosomal conditions
- Invasive diagnostic tests (CVS, amniocentesis) when needed
- Twin pregnancy monitoring, including monochorionic twins
- Assessment of fetal growth restriction and fetal anaemia
- Planning delivery with obstetricians and neonatologists
The department's profile highlights Central India's first laser procedure for a monochorionic twin pregnancy and successful outcomes after intrauterine transfusion for severe fetal anaemia.
Important Legal Note
As required by the PC-PNDT Act, the sex of the baby is never determined or disclosed at Asian Navkar Hospital.
Why Families Choose Asian Navkar Hospital, Indore
- Over 30 years of maternity care in Indore with 20,000+ deliveries.
- Level 3 NICU on site and 24x7 in-house anaesthesia cover for epidurals and emergency caesareans.
- Water birth suite, painless delivery options and family-centred birthing rooms.
- Fetal medicine department led by an AIIMS-trained fetal medicine specialist for high-risk pregnancies.
Related Services
- High-Risk Pregnancy Doctor in Indore
- Prenatal Care in Indore
- Genetic Counselling in Indore for Couples and Families
- Maternity Hospital in Indore
Medical References
- NHS - Screening tests in pregnancy
- NHS - Ultrasound scan
- WHO recommendations on antenatal care for a positive pregnancy experience
This page is for general information and does not replace a consultation. Treatment decisions are made only after an in-person evaluation by a qualified doctor at Asian Navkar Hospital, Indore.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is strongly recommended for all pregnant women, as it can detect many major structural problems.
No. Some conditions cannot be detected by ultrasound, and image quality depends on the baby's position and other factors.
For early scans sometimes; for the anomaly scan usually not. You will be told when booking.
About 30–45 minutes; sometimes a repeat is needed if the baby's position is difficult.
Yes, diagnostic ultrasound by trained professionals is considered safe in pregnancy.
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