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1st Trimester NT Scan

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Get the Early Insights for a Healthy Pregnancy!

Walk into your Baby’s world with the leading 1st Trimester NT Scan in Ahmedabad!

1st Trimester NT Scan

At Balaji Horizon, 1st Trimester NT Scan is considered crucial for every mommy-to-be as it provides valuable insights into your baby’s health during the early stages of pregnancy. It is a specialized ultrasound that measures the thickness of the back of your baby’s neck. In some cases, additional ultrasound markers, such as measuring the nasal bone, may be included for a comprehensive assessment.

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Choose Confidence with the 1st Trimester NT Scan

At Balaji Horizon, we prioritize your well-being and your baby’s health. The 1st Trimester NT Scan offers essential insights for a healthy pregnancy journey. The NT Scan is recommended for all pregnant women, providing early insights into your baby’s development. However, for women carrying twins, the accuracy of the results may be diminished, as it is typically more accurate for single pregnancies. The First Trimester Nuchal Translucency (NT) Scan is a non-invasive ultrasound examination conducted once between the 11th and 13th week of pregnancy.

 

It is safe and the optional test that plays a crucial role in assessing your baby’s risk for certain birth defects, including Down syndrome, Edward’s syndrome (trisomy 18), trisomy 13, chromosomal abnormalities, and heart problems. However, it’s important to note that the NT Scan does not provide a definitive diagnosis. Many women with abnormal results go on to have healthy pregnancies.

Why do you need the 1st Trimester NT Scan?

The Nuchal Scan, an essential component of early pregnancy assessment, serves a range of critical purposes that provide crucial insights for both expectant mothers and us as their doctors. Let’s delve into the essential aims of the Nuchal Scan:

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Accurate Pregnancy Dating:
  • Especially pertinent for women with irregular menstrual cycles, recent cessation of birth control, or breastfeeding.
  • Fetal size measurement aids in the precise calculation of the expected due date.
  • Offers a clear timeline for pregnancy planning and preparation.
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Detecting Multiple Pregnancy
  • Identifies the presence of multiple embryos undergoing development.
  • Assesses the well-being of each embryo and evaluates if they share a placenta.
  • Recognition of shared placenta is important, as it can lead to potential complications.
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Diagnosing Major Fetal Abnormalities
  • Enables the identification of significant abnormalities in fetal development.
  • While some major abnormalities may be visible during this period, a comprehensive 20-week anomaly scan is still recommended.
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Diagnosing Early Miscarriage:
  • In unfortunate instances (2%), reveals fetal demise that may have occurred weeks before detection.
  • Couples are provided with counseling and a range of options for further actions and interventions
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Assessing Chromosomal Conditions
  • Calculates an individualized likelihood of Down's Syndrome, Edwards' syndrome, and Patau's syndrome.
  • Factors considered include the mother's age, fetal heart rate, hormone levels in the mother's blood, and nuchal translucency thickness, among others.
  • Our scan boasts a remarkable 95% sensitivity for detecting Down syndrome, surpassing the standard NHS scan.
  • Extensive counseling is provided to explain these probabilities and present further investigation options.

Frequently Asked Question

At Balaji Horizon Women’s Hospital, the 1st-trimester NT (Nuchal Translucency) Scan is a specialized ultrasound examination designed to provide valuable insights into the early stages of pregnancy. Let’s delve into the importance of this scan and its role in ensuring the health and well-being of both the mother and the developing fetus.

 

  • Definition of 1st-Trimester NT Scan:

Nuchal Translucency Measurement: The 1st-trimester NT Scan involves measuring the nuchal translucency, which is the clear space at the back of the baby’s neck. This measurement helps assess the risk of chromosomal abnormalities, particularly Down syndrome.

 

  • Importance of the NT Scan:

Early Detection of Chromosomal Abnormalities: The primary significance of the NT Scan lies in its ability to detect potential chromosomal abnormalities, including Down syndrome, early in the pregnancy.

 

Risk Assessment: By measuring the nuchal translucency, the scan provides an indication of the risk level for chromosomal conditions, allowing for informed decision-making regarding further diagnostic testing if necessary.

 

  • Non-Invasive Nature of the Scan:

 

No Harm to the Fetus: The NT Scan is a non-invasive procedure, involving an ultrasound examination. It poses no harm to the developing fetus, making it a safe and valuable tool for early risk assessment.

 

Balaji Horizon Women’s Hospital Expertise:

 

At Balaji Horizon Women’s Hospital, our skilled team performs 1st-trimester NT Scans with precision and care.

 

We understand the significance of early risk assessment and are dedicated to providing comprehensive support, counseling, and information to expectant parents throughout this process.

 

If you are considering a 1st-trimester NT Scan or have questions about prenatal screenings, Balaji Horizon Women’s Hospital is here to offer expert guidance and compassionate care for a healthy and informed pregnancy journey.

Fetal Medicine Specialist

Dr. Meena Jhala

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Fetal Medicine Specialist

Dr. Mayank Chowdhary

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MS OB/GYN
Masters in Reproductive Medicine & IVF
(Homerton, UK)

Dr. Shreya Iyengar Patel

MASTERS IN REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE AND IVF(Homerton University Hospital, U.K)

July, 2013 to July, 2016 : M.S. Obstetrics and Gynaecology College: Smt. N.H.L. Municipal medical college University: Gujarat universityMarch, 2019,

2007-2013: M.B.B.S :

College: Smt. N.H.L. Municipal medical college
University: Gujarat university

Attended Many conferences and workshops.

MS OB/GYN (Gold Medalist)
Dip. Gyn Endoscopy (Kiel, Germany)
Fellow in Advanced GYN Endoscopy

Dr. Priyadatt Patel

Diploma in Gynaecological Endoscopy by Keil School of Gynaecological Endoscopy Germany,
March, 2019,

Diploma in Gynaecological Endoscopy by Keil School of Gynaecological Endoscopy Germany,
March, 2019,

Certificate of completion: Winners Project quizzes of the Bachelor level, Leuven, 3’d January, 2018.Fellowship training course in advanced gynaecological endoscopy at Mayflower Women’s Hospital Gynaecological Endoscopic training centre, Ahmedabad, India under Dr. Sanjay S. Patel (Recognised by FOGS! & Karl Storz (Germany)), 4th August, 2016 to 3rd August, 2017.

Hands on training programme for laparoscopic Radical Hysterectomy/ Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomyat Galaxy Care Hospital, Pune under Dr. Shailesh Puntambekar in 2017.

M.S. Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2013 to 2016. Smt. N.H.C Municipal medical college, Gujarat university. With: University First with 4 Gold medals,
March, 2019,

M.B.B.S., 2006 TO 2012.
B.J.M.C., Ahmedabad, Gujarat university