Pregnancy Growth Monitoring at Paramaa Fertility & Women Care Centre
A Growth Scan with Doppler is an important ultrasound done in the later months of
pregnancy to monitor the baby’s growth, blood flow, and overall well-being inside the uterus. This scan helps ensure that the baby is developing normally and receiving enough oxygen and nutrition from the placenta.
At Paramaa Fertility & Women Care Centre, growth scan with Doppler is performed using advanced ultrasound technology under the supervision of Dr. Paramita Hazari, with special care for both normal and high-risk pregnancies.
Regular monitoring helps detect problems early and ensures safer pregnancy and delivery.
What is a Growth Scan?
A growth scan is an ultrasound done in the second or third trimester to check whether the baby is growing properly according to the stage of pregnancy.
During this scan, the doctor checks:
- Baby’s weight and size
- Head, abdomen, and limb measurements
- Amniotic fluid level
- Placenta position
- Baby’s movements
- Baby’s heartbeat
This helps confirm that the baby is developing normally.
What is Doppler Scan?
Doppler is a special type of ultrasound used to check blood flow between the mother, placenta, and baby.
Doppler study checks:
- Blood flow in umbilical cord
- Blood flow in baby’s brain
- Blood flow in uterus
- Placental circulation
This helps detect whether the baby is getting enough oxygen and nutrients. Doppler scan is very important in high-risk pregnancy.
When is Growth Scan with Doppler done?
Growth scan is usually done in the later months of pregnancy, commonly between:
- 28 weeks to 32 weeks
- 32 weeks to 36 weeks
- or whenever advised by doctor
More frequent scans may be needed in high-risk pregnancy. Doctor may advise this scan in:
- High blood pressure in pregnancy
- Diabetes in pregnancy
- IVF pregnancy
- Twin pregnancy
- Low baby growth
- Reduced baby movement
- Previous pregnancy loss
- Placenta problems
- Thyroid disorder
- Age above 35 years
Why is Growth Scan important?
Growth scan helps detect problems early, such as:
- Baby not growing properly (IUGR)
- Low amniotic fluid
- Placenta problems
- Reduced blood flow
- Cord problems
- Risk to baby’s health
Early detection allows timely treatment and safer delivery.
What happens during the scan?
The scan is done using ultrasound over the abdomen. The procedure is:
- Safe for mother and baby
- Painless
- Non-invasive
- Takes about 15–30 minutes
Doppler study may take a little longer for detailed evaluation. Sometimes repeat scan may be advised for better monitoring.
Growth Scan in High-Risk Pregnancy
Growth scan with Doppler is very important in:
- High blood pressure
- Diabetes
- IVF pregnancy
- Twin pregnancy
- Previous miscarriage
- Previous C-section
- Placenta problems
- Reduced baby movement
- Advanced age pregnancy
Close monitoring helps reduce complications.
Fetal Medicine Services at Paramaa
We provide complete 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 careful evaluation and proper reporting.