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Pregnancy scans answer specific clinical questions at specific gestations. A reassuring scan reflects what was examined at that visit; a finding requiring follow-up is not a verdict but an indication for the next step. We explain what each scan does and does not tell — so you arrive at every visit knowing what is being checked and why.
ISUOG practice guidelines · FMF certification standards
A structured 45–60 minute consultation. We listen to the full history, review prior records, examine where appropriate, and discuss the next step in plain language. You leave with a written plan and a clear understanding of timing, costs, and options.
If you are weighing a major treatment decision — surgery, IVF, hysterectomy — a structured second-opinion consultation is one of the most valuable things you can do. Bring prior reports. We will give you our honest reading without pressure to switch your primary care.
Expert fetal assessments with GE Voluson technology — performed by an ISUOG-trained specialist
From early pregnancy dating to complex fetal anomaly screening, Balaji Horizon’s dedicated fetal medicine department combines clinical precision with internationally certified scanning protocols and India’s most advanced obstetric ultrasound machines.
Fetal medicine is a subspecialty of obstetrics focused on the assessment, diagnosis, and clinical management of conditions affecting the developing baby. It goes significantly beyond a routine antenatal scan.
A fetal medicine assessment includes:
At Balaji Horizon, all fetal scans follow ISUOG 2023 international guidelines and are performed on GE Voluson dedicated women’s health platforms.
HD Live Silhouette — advanced fetal visualisation | GE Voluson technology
ISUOG-Trained Fetal Medicine Specialist & Sonologist
Balaji Horizon Women’s Hospital, Ahmedabad
Dr. Mayank Chaudhary brings dedicated expertise in fetal medicine and advanced obstetric ultrasonography, trained to ISUOG international standards. He performs the complete spectrum of fetal assessments — from first trimester viability scans to detailed anomaly surveys, fetal echocardiography, and complex Doppler studies — exclusively on GE Voluson equipment.
His clinical work is directly integrated with Dr. Priyadatt Patel’s high-risk obstetrics practice, ensuring that scan findings translate immediately into clinical decisions when required.
Balaji Horizon operates three dedicated GE Voluson ultrasound systems across two locations — each selected specifically for women’s health and obstetric imaging. No general-purpose machines. No compromises.
XDclear™ | Expert Series
“Get Ahead. Stay Ahead.”
The Voluson S10 Expert XD is built for the most demanding clinical cases. Powered by GE’s proprietary Voluson Core Architecture, delivering exceptional 3D/4D imaging performance in all modes.
Best for: Complex anomaly scans · Fetal brain · Cardiac Doppler · High-risk follow-up
AI Platform | SWIFT Series
“Welcome to a remarkably different ultrasound experience.”
The Voluson SWIFT Plus is a technologically advanced obstetric platform built for the future of women’s health imaging. AI-driven automation streamlines every aspect of the scanning workflow.
Best for: Routine anomaly scans · Growth biometry · 3D/4D wellbeing · High-volume scanning
Performance Series | Dedicated OB/GYN
Dedicated women’s health imaging
The GE Voluson P6 is a dedicated women’s health ultrasound system, purpose-built for OB/GYN imaging. Reliable 3D/4D scanning for the full range of obstetric assessments at our Naranpura clinical location.
Best for: First trimester scans · NT measurements · Growth follow-up · Naranpura location
Every scan performed on GE Voluson equipment, following ISUOG 2023 international guidelines.
| # | Scan Type | Gestational Age | What It Assesses | Learn More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dating & Viability Scan | 6–10 weeks | Confirms intrauterine pregnancy, fetal heartbeat, crown-rump length, gestational sac, rules out ectopic | View → |
| 2 | NT + First Trimester Screening | 11–13+6 weeks | Nuchal translucency, Down syndrome risk markers, nasal bone, ductus venosus, combined screening | View → |
| 3 | Anomaly Scan (TIFFA) | 18–22 weeks | Full structural survey — brain, heart, spine, limbs, kidneys, face, abdomen, placenta | View → |
| 4 | Fetal Echocardiography | 24–28 weeks | Dedicated cardiac assessment — 4-chamber view, outflow tracts, great vessels, cardiac rhythm | View → |
| 5 | Growth Scan (Biometry) | 28–40 weeks | Head circumference, abdominal circumference, femur length, estimated fetal weight, INTERGROWTH-21st charts | View → |
| 6 | Doppler Study | Any trimester | Umbilical artery, middle cerebral artery, ductus venosus PI/RI — placental function and fetal well-being | View → |
| 7 | 3D/4D Wellbeing Scan | 26–32 weeks | HD Live fetal face, movement and behaviour assessment, bonding scan — GE AI features | View → |
| 8 | Placenta & AFI Assessment | Any trimester | Placental location, grade, low-lying placenta, placenta praevia, amniotic fluid index | View → |
| 9 | Cervical Length Scan | 18–24 weeks | Transvaginal cervical length measurement, internal os assessment, short cervix / preterm risk | View → |
NIPT (cell-free DNA), combined first trimester screening, soft markers assessment, and counselling for chromosomal conditions including Down syndrome, Edwards syndrome, and Patau syndrome.
Amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling (CVS) — performed under continuous ultrasound guidance for diagnostic confirmation of chromosomal or genetic conditions when indicated.
Based on ISUOG 2023 guidelines and standard clinical practice. Scan timing varies by individual clinical need.
Scan schedule is individualised based on your pregnancy risk profile. Not all scans are required in every pregnancy.
Scans performed by Dr. Mayank Chaudhary (ISUOG-trained), on GE Voluson technology, same-session reporting.
Each topic below is a structured clinical reference written by the team. These pages sit beneath this pillar and link back here. They cover the higher-acuity scenarios in fetal medicine that warrant dedicated explanation.
ADVANCED ULTRASONOGRAPHY
PROTOCOL ALIGNED
FMF-CERTIFIED SCREENING
BV + UKAS CERTIFIED
PRINCIPLED MEDICINE · NOT PROMOTION
SCAN PATHWAY
Confirm intrauterine pregnancy, viability, gestational age, and single vs multiple gestation. Sets the calendar for all subsequent scans.
Combined screening for chromosomal aneuploidy plus initial anatomic survey. Many major structural anomalies are detectable at this stage by trained operators.
Cornerstone scan per ISUOG. Systematic anatomic survey of head, brain, face, spine, heart, abdomen, kidneys, limbs, placenta, amniotic fluid, cervix.
Fetal growth assessment, amniotic fluid index, umbilical artery Doppler. Targeted late anatomic re-evaluation where indicated.
Fetal position, growth, amniotic fluid, placental position, biophysical profile if indicated. Mode and timing of delivery decisions follow this scan in many low-risk pregnancies.
A detailed mid-trimester anatomic survey performed between 18 and 22 weeks of gestation is the cornerstone of antenatal screening for fetal structural abnormalities. Operators should be appropriately trained, follow a standardised protocol, and document images systematically.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Free Patient Guides
Aligned with ESHRE, ASRM, FIGO, ESGE, AAGL, ISUOG guidance. Designed to be read in one sitting.
Our Fetal Medicine Programme
Cumulative figures reflecting Dr. Patel’s practice. No per-cycle outcome rates are published; care is individualised.
The key scans in a typical pregnancy and what each one checks. Your own schedule is individualised by Dr. Patel — this is a guide, not medical advice.
Dating & viability scan
Confirms the pregnancy is in the uterus, heartbeat, and accurate due date. Important if cycles are irregular or after IVF.
NT scan (first-trimester screening)
Nuchal translucency + early anatomy, combined with blood markers, to assess chromosomal risk. Optional but widely recommended.
Anomaly scan (TIFFA)
Detailed top-to-toe fetal anatomy survey — brain, heart (basic cardiac screening: four-chamber & outflow views), spine, kidneys, limbs — plus placental position and fluid. The most important structural scan.
Fetal echocardiography
A focused, detailed study of the baby's heart — the four-chamber view, both outflow tracts and the three-vessel view, plus rhythm. Indicated for: family history of congenital heart disease, maternal diabetes or certain medications, NT ≥ 3.5 mm, an abnormal/limited anomaly-scan cardiac view, or pregnancies after IVF. (Basic cardiac screening is performed within the 18–22 wk anomaly scan; this dedicated, detailed fetal echo is done at 24–28 weeks.)
Growth & Doppler scans
Track fetal growth, fluid, and blood-flow (Doppler) — especially in high-risk pregnancies — to plan safe timing of delivery.
Advanced 3D/4D + AI sonography by experienced fetal-medicine sonographers. Schedule individualised to your pregnancy.
Aligned with ISUOG Practice Guidelines: ultrasound dating by crown–rump length (first trimester), 11–13+6 wk screening, the mid-trimester fetal anatomy (anomaly) scan, and ISUOG/AHA 2023 fetal cardiac screening. Your schedule is individualised.
Specialised antenatal scans tailored to gestation and indication. Each is performed under Dr. Patel supervision using advanced ultrasound technology.
6 to 11 weeks. Confirms gestational age, heartbeat and viability.
Assesses fetal weight, position and growth trajectory.
Placental position, grade and amniotic fluid index.
Transvaginal scan to assess preterm birth risk in mid-pregnancy.
Detailed history, examination, and discussion of concerns with Dr. Patel.
Targeted imaging, hormones, and diagnostic tests to confirm and stage.
Options discussed with you. Evidence-based, individualised, no overtreatment.
Structured review, recurrence monitoring, and ongoing women's health care.
ISUOG Practice Guidelines: routine mid-trimester fetal ultrasound, 2022.
Balaji Horizon Women's Hospital provides specialist fetal-medicine care in Ahmedabad — the NT scan (11–14 weeks), the detailed anomaly (TIFFA) scan (18–22 weeks), fetal echocardiography, growth and Doppler scans, and prenatal screening & genetic testing — performed to ISUOG-aligned protocols and read by a fetal-medicine–trained team.
Fetal-medicine imaging at Balaji Horizon is led by Dr. Mayank Chaudhary, an ISUOG-trained fetal medicine specialist & sonologist — performing detailed anomaly (TIFFA) scanning, fetal echocardiography and high-risk pregnancy surveillance with the obstetric team. Meet the team →
Questions about your situation?
Our team will call you back during clinic hours (Mon–Sat). No obligation.
Senior Gynecologist · Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon · IVF and Endometriosis Programme Lead
MS OBGyn · Pregnancy Care · Advanced Gynaecological Ultrasound · Fertility Preservation
ESHRE / ESGE / AAGL / ASRM guideline-aligned practice. 3D Karl Storz precision technique. Fertility-preservation-first philosophy. Evidence-based decisions, honest counselling, long-term outcomes orientation.
Internationally Accredited · State Registered
ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System — UKAS Accredited Certification by Bureau Veritas
Certificate IND.25.899/QM/U · Valid until 02 September 2028 · Independently verify at certcheck.ukas.com
Permanently registered under Gujarat Clinical Establishments Act, 2021 · Reg. No. CEA/AHD/262/2025 · Single Speciality Hospital · 15 Beds
Operated by Balaji Women’s Clinic · Trading as Balaji Horizon Women’s Hospital
Reviewed by Dr. Priyadatt Patel. New patient guides, clinical FAQ updates and quiet clinical notes. No promotional spam.
Advanced Diagnostic Imaging • Ahmedabad
Precision fetal surveillance from the first trimester through delivery. Balaji Horizon uses state-of-the-art 3D/4D ultrasound technology to ensure you and your baby are always in expert hands.
Book a Scan AppointmentWhat We Do
Fetal medicine is a subspecialty dedicated to monitoring fetal growth, detecting anomalies early, and managing high-risk pregnancies with precision. At Balaji Horizon, we combine advanced ultrasound technology — including 3D volumetric and real-time 4D imaging — with the clinical expertise of Dr. Priyadatt Patel to give you the most accurate picture of your baby's development at every stage.
Standard 2D ultrasound shows cross-sectional slices. 3D imaging reconstructs these into a three-dimensional volume — enabling clearer visualisation of facial features, limb anatomy, and structural anomalies. 4D adds real-time motion, allowing you to observe your baby's movements, expressions, and breathing patterns as they happen.
Beyond the emotional value, 3D/4D imaging has genuine clinical utility — it improves the detection of open neural tube defects, craniofacial anomalies, cardiac structural defects, and placental abnormalities. Early detection allows timely referral, specialist intervention, and informed parental counselling.
Our Services
From early viability confirmation to detailed anomaly screening and fetal Doppler studies, we offer the full spectrum of obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound services.
Performed at 6–10 weeks, confirms intrauterine pregnancy, fetal heart activity, gestational sac size, and accurate dating — critical for IVF and high-risk pregnancies.
Nuchal translucency measurement combined with maternal serum markers (combined first trimester screening) to assess chromosomal risk. ISUOG-guideline compliant technique.
Systematic organ-by-organ evaluation of the fetal anatomy. Identifies structural malformations of the heart, brain, spine, kidneys, and limbs at the optimal imaging window.
Detailed cardiac structure assessment for fetuses at elevated risk of congenital heart disease. Evaluates all four chambers, outflow tracts, great vessels, and cardiac rhythm.
In-depth evaluation of fetal brain anatomy — corpus callosum, cerebellum, posterior fossa, and ventricular system. Recommended when standard anomaly scan findings are uncertain.
Umbilical and middle cerebral artery Doppler to assess uteroplacental blood flow. Essential in IUGR, pre-eclampsia, and post-dates monitoring to guide timing of delivery.
Serial biometry (BPD, HC, AC, FL) to track fetal growth trajectory. Identifies IUGR, macrosomia, and abnormal growth patterns requiring closer surveillance or intervention.
Uterine and ovarian evaluation for fibroids, cysts, endometriosis mapping, and pelvic pathology. Both transabdominal and transvaginal approaches available.
Antral follicle count (AFC), uterine cavity assessment, and endometrial evaluation — a standard part of the initial fertility workup before IVF or ovulation induction.
Scan Schedule
Different scans are optimally performed at different gestational windows. Here is a structured overview of what to expect — and when.
Why Balaji Horizon
Not every ultrasound unit offers the same level of scrutiny. The quality of fetal imaging depends as much on the operator's skill as on the machine. At Balaji Horizon, scans are performed and interpreted by Dr. Priyadatt Patel — an ISUOG-trained fetal medicine specialist.
Scans follow International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology protocols — systematic, documented, and reproducible.
High-end ultrasound systems with live 3D/4D imaging, spatial compound imaging, and SonoAVC technology for follicle counting.
Findings are interpreted in the context of your complete clinical history — not in isolation. Every report comes with a counselling discussion.
Detailed written reports issued on the day of the scan, with immediate explanation of findings by the performing clinician.
Particular experience in scanning IVF pregnancies, multiple gestations, prior anomaly history, and maternal medical conditions.
Dedicated ultrasound suites with 3D/4D screen viewing for parents, warm gel, and unhurried appointments.
Whether it is your first viability scan or a detailed anomaly assessment, our team is ready to provide expert, reassuring care.
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