How should I prepare for my first visit to a fetal medicine specialist?
Eat food suggested by medical consultants, wear comfortable clothes, take notes of symptoms you experience and a list of questions you have related to the treatment options, and reach the hospital before the estimated time.
When should I consider seeing a fetal medicine specialist?
If you experience any of these medical conditions, abnormal ultrasound findings, diabetes, high blood pressure, abnormal test results, previous pregnancy complications, multiple gestations, or exposure to infections, in that case, it is recommended to see a fetal medicine specialist.
What documents to carry on my first visit to a fetal medicine specialist?
Patients are advised to carry medical records of surgical/ non-surgical treatments they had undergone previously, a list of current medications, a list of symptoms they currently face, referral letters from doctors, identity proofs, etc.
What are the most common types of conditions that fetal medicine specialists treat?
Fetal medicine specialists treat genetic disorders, structural birth defects, fetal growth restriction, Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS), fetal anomalies, maternal health conditions, infections, fetal anaemia, polyhydramnios and oligohydramnios, fetal arrhythmias, etc.
What advancements or technologies are utilized by fetal medicine specialists?
Aster MIMS in Calicut is equipped with top medical types of equipment that include ultrasound machines, 3D/ 4D ultrasound, fetal MRI scanners, amniocentesis kits, chorionic villus sampling (CVS) kits, doppler ultrasound, non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) equipment, fetal echocardiography machines.
What question should you ask a fetal medicine specialist?
Patients must ask questions related to potential dangers/ side effects that could affect the baby’s health, possible non-surgical and surgical treatments, the benefits of the treatment option, recovery duration, precautions to ensure the baby’s successful delivery and overall health, lifestyle changes required, side effects to monitor, etc.
How does a fetal medicine specialist decide on a treatment plan?
At Aster MIMS in Calicut, fetal medicine specialists decide on a treatment plan by analysing patients' medical histories and conducting diagnostic tests, such as Ultrasound, Amniocentesis, CVS, Fetal MRI, NIPT, Fetal Echocardiography, and Doppler, and analysing maternal and fetal risks.
What does a fetal medicine specialist do?
A fetal medicine specialist diagnoses and treats fetal disorders a woman experiences during pregnancy. They examine the medical conditions of the fetus through medical protocols that begin with physical examination through ultrasound and other devices and accordingly provide comprehensive treatment care that best serves the mother and the fetus.
What is the role of a fertility & IVF specialist in a patient's treatment journey?
Fertility and IVF specialists monitor patient responses, adjust treatments as needed, and provide emotional support and counselling. They also perform necessary surgical procedures, coordinate care with other healthcare providers, and manage the IVF process, including egg retrieval, fertilisation, and embryo transfer.
How should I prepare for my first visit to a fertility & IVF specialist?
To prepare for your first visit to a fertility & IVF specialist, compile a list of all your medications, including dosages and reasons for each. Document your menstrual cycle details, including cycle length, regularity, and any irregularities you have noticed.
