Antenantal Diagnostic Procedure
Antenatal Diagnostic Procedures in Indore – Expert Care by Dr. Deepika Verma
Pregnancy is a critical time when monitoring both the mother and the baby is essential. At SEWA Superspeciality Endocrinology & Women Care Centre in Indore, Dr. Deepika Verma provides comprehensive antenatal diagnostic procedures to ensure early detection and management of any complications during pregnancy.
What Are Antenatal Diagnostic Procedures?
Antenatal diagnostic procedures are medical tests and screenings done during pregnancy to assess the health and development of the fetus. These procedures help in:
Detecting congenital anomalies
Monitoring fetal growth and well-being
Identifying chromosomal or genetic disorders
Managing high-risk pregnancies more effectively
Key Antenatal Diagnostic Services Offered by Dr. Deepika Verma
✅ Ultrasound Scans (Routine & Advanced)
Early pregnancy scan
NT scan (Nuchal Translucency)
Anomaly scan (Level II scan)
Growth scan and Doppler studies
✅ Maternal Serum Screening
Double marker and quadruple marker tests
Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) test
✅ Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT)
Safe blood test for detecting chromosomal abnormalities like Down syndrome
✅ Invasive Testing (if indicated)
Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) – done between 10–13 weeks
Amniocentesis – done after 15 weeks to detect genetic or neural defects
✅ Fetal Echocardiography
Advanced scan to assess fetal heart structure and function
✅ Genetic Counseling
For families with history of genetic disorders or recurrent pregnancy loss
Who Should Consider Advanced Antenatal Diagnostic Testing?
You may benefit from advanced diagnostic procedures if:
You’re over 35 years of age
There’s a family history of genetic or chromosomal disorders
You’ve had a previous child with birth defects
You have chronic health conditions (like diabetes or thyroid issues)
Abnormal results appear in routine pregnancy scans