Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

Fertility & IVF specialists decide if surgery is necessary by reviewing detailed imaging studies like ultrasounds and MRIs to assess any structural abnormalities in the reproductive organs. They conduct thorough physical examinations and consider patient history to determine if surgery is necessary.

You should consider seeing a Fertility & IVF Specialist in Kottakkal at Aster CMI if you have been trying to conceive for over a year without success or If you are over 35 and have been trying to get pregnant for six months without success.