What is Fetal Medicine?

Fetal Medicine is an arm of obstetrics that focuses on the health of the baby and development before birth. Fetal Medicine consists of numerous advanced screens or diagnostic tests to screen, diagnose, and monitor any issues with the fetus during pregnancy.

East Coast Hospitals has an exceptional Fetal Medicine team that will not only care, but detect early and oversee your care with compassion so you and your baby are fully supported during some of the most critical points of your pregnancy.

Why Is It Important?

Even in healthy pregnancies, fetal screening is complementary to proving that a baby is growing appropriately. In such instances as high-risk pregnancies or complicated pregnancies, fetal medicine allows for an early diagnosis and timely interventions to optimize outcomes for both the mother and the child.

We are here to provide clarity, reassurance, and a team that you can trust, no matter how straightforward or uncertain you feel about your journey.

Who Should Consult a Fetal Medicine Specialist?

You may well be directed for a fetal medicine consult, if –

• You are over 35 or have a pregnancy that is deemed high risk
• Any family history of genetic or congenital disorders
• Routine scans demonstrate abnormal growth/development
• You have existing medical conditions, such as diabetes or hypertension
• You are carrying twins or multiples
• Concerns about amniotic fluid, the placenta, or fetal movement
• After a routine anomaly scan that requires confirmation as to findings.

We have the same desired outcome — to ensure your pregnancy is supported with the best possible evidence and information, early intervention, and emotional support.

Services We Offer

• First Trimester Screening & NT Scan
• Detailed Anomaly Scan (Level 2)
• Fetal Echocardiography (Heart Scans)
• Growth Monitoring & Doppler Studies
• Amniocentesis & Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS)
• Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT)
• Management of Fetal Anomalies & Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR)
• Monitoring for High-Risk Pregnancies
• Guidance for Intrauterine Procedures (when necessary)
• Counseling & Family Support at Every Step

Our imaging and diagnostic tools are backed by experienced fetal medicine consultants who understand that behind every scan is a story full of hope and care.

Your Fetal Well-being is Our Approach

For East Coast Hospitals, fetal medicine isn’t just about technology — it’s about trust, timing, and tenderness. We ensure that every parent or parent-to-be receives thorough explanations, gentle direction, and collaborative care with your obstetrician to ensure you are accepted, informed, and confident.

Even when we are simply doing a routine scan, we know you expect the same care for urgent concerns, and we strive to provide that attention and sensitivity to all cases.

Reading Your Scan Results

We know that receiving, or even waiting for scan results can be daunting, especially if it is about your baby. This is why our Fetal Medicine team takes a full hour to explain words you have never heard before, and if needed, with some visual prompts.

If your scan is normal, we will help you understand what that means for your ongoing pregnancy. If something unexpected appears on the scan, we will review what we saw, what this might mean and what your options are, with no panic, pressure, or assumptions.

Whether you need reassurance or next-level care, we believe you deserve answers you can understand and a care plan that you are happy to trust. We are here every step of the way.

Why Choose East Coast Hospitals for Fetal Medicine?

• Highly Skilled Fetal Medicine Specialists & Sonographers
• State-of-the-Art Imaging & Diagnostic Tools
• Integrated OB-GYN, Neonatology & Genetics Support
• Accurate, Timely Reports & Personalized Follow-Up
• A Safe Space for Sensitive Conversations & Decisions
• Trusted by Families Across Pondicherry for High-Risk Pregnancy Care

We combine expertise with empathy, because your baby’s journey begins long before birth, and we’re here for every heartbeat along the way.

If you’re expecting or hoping to, our Fetal Medicine team is here to walk beside you with expert care and kind reassurance. Your baby’s first chapter matters. Let’s begin it together, with confidence. Book your fetal scan or consultation today.