Detailed Fetal Heart Scan at Paramaa Fertility & Women Care Centre
Fetal Echocardiography is a specialized ultrasound scan done during pregnancy to examine the baby’s heart in detail. This scan helps detect congenital heart defects, rhythm problems, and structural abnormalities of the fetal heart at an early stage.
At Paramaa Fertility & Women Care Centre, fetal echocardiography is performed with advanced ultrasound technology under the supervision of Dr. Paramita Hazari, with careful evaluation and proper counselling for expecting parents, especially in high-risk pregnancies.
Early detection of heart problems helps in better pregnancy management and planning safe delivery.
What is Fetal Echocardiography?
Fetal echocardiography (Fetal Echo) is a detailed ultrasound scan that focuses specifically on the baby’s heart.
This scan checks:
- Structure of the heart
- Heart chambers
- Heart valves
- Blood flow
- Heart rhythm
- Major blood vessels
It is more detailed than a routine pregnancy ultrasound. This test helps detect congenital heart disease before birth.
When is Fetal Echo recommended?
Fetal echocardiography may be advised in the following situations:
- Abnormal finding in anomaly scan
- High-risk pregnancy
- IVF pregnancy
- Diabetes in mother
- Thyroid disorder in pregnancy
- Previous baby with heart defect
- Family history of heart disease
- Twin pregnancy
- Increased NT in first trimester scan
- Suspected genetic problem
In some cases, it may also be done as precaution.
When is Fetal Echo done?
Fetal echocardiography is usually done between:
18 weeks to 24 weeks of pregnancy
Sometimes it may be repeated later if required.
Proper timing helps in better visualization of the heart.
Why is Fetal Echocardiography important?
Congenital heart defects are among the most common birth defects. Fetal echo helps to:
- Detect heart defects early
- Plan delivery safely
- Arrange neonatal care if needed
- Monitor high-risk pregnancy
- Reduce complications after birth
Early diagnosis gives parents time for proper planning.
What happens during the scan?
The scan is done using ultrasound over the abdomen. Procedure is:
- Safe
- Painless
- Non-invasive
- Takes about 20–30 minutes
The doctor carefully examines the baby’s heart from different angles to ensure accurate diagnosis.
Sometimes repeat scan may be needed if baby position is not suitable.
Fetal Echo in High-Risk Pregnancy
This scan is especially important in:
- IVF pregnancy
- Previous miscarriage
- Previous abnormal baby
- Diabetes in pregnancy
- High blood pressure
- Twin pregnancy
- Advanced age pregnancy
- Genetic risk
- Abnormal NT / anomaly scan
Careful monitoring helps ensure better outcome.
Fetal Medicine Services at Paramaa
We provide advanced fetal monitoring and pregnancy care including:
- Early pregnancy viability scan
- NT scan with Dual Marker
- Targeted anomaly scan
- Fetal echocardiography
- Growth scan with Doppler
- Cervical length scan
- Twin pregnancy monitoring
- High-risk pregnancy care
All scans are done with detailed evaluation and proper reporting.