What is the role of a fetal medicine specialist in a patient's treatment journey?
The top fetal medicine specialists at Aster MIMS in Calicut play a crucial role in diagnosing patients and providing them with the best treatment that is fruitful for the mother and the fetus. From the initial stage of examining patients’ medical conditions to delivering successful consultations post-treatment, top fetal medicine experts play a crucial role.
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 pathologist in a patient's treatment journey?
Pathologists aren't directly involved in treatment, but they provide diagnostic reports to help doctors prepare or modify ongoing treatments. They also assist surgeons with instant readings of patients through samples and ensure necessary collaboration in case of emergencies or critical situations.
