Fetal Medicine In Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital Mumbai

To create a centre where fetal anomalies can be diagnosed early and accurately
To counsel the parents adequately and accurately, such that appropriate decisions can be made during pregnancy
To co-ordinate with the primary care physician/obstetrician to facilitate best results
Spread awareness of fetal and neonatal care
To have a Centre of Excellence for the continuum of Initial evaluation by a Fetal Medicine Specialist and review of previous reports.
Ultrasound scan and counselling regarding the diagnosis
Invasive testing as required (Chorionic villous sampling / amniocentesis)
Foetal MRI where indicated
There may be a possibility of review after 2-6 weeks or as required
Multidisciplinary Team Approach: Having established a diagnosis, the parents will be scheduled a joint appointment with the Foetal Medicine Specialist and a relevant consultant, e.g., paediatric surgeon/urologist or paediatric neurologist/cardiologist for counselling regarding their various options available, with a fair idea of the survival rates in each situation
In those cases where the parents opt for termination of pregnancy, they are advised to either contact their obstetrician or schedule the same in our hospital.In either case, attempts may be made to acquire the products of conception for research purposes
Postnatal review for a complete discussion regarding the case, i.e. recurrence risks and planning for future pregnancy