Fetal growth monitoring & Doppler
Fetal Growth Monitoring
Our Fetal Growth Monitoring and Doppler Services are essential components of prenatal care, designed to assess the baby’s development and well-being throughout pregnancy. These services help ensure that the fetus is growing at a healthy rate and receiving adequate blood and oxygen supply from the placenta.
What is it?
Fetal growth monitoring involves regular ultrasound scans to measure the baby’s size, weight, and development over time. It helps detect growth abnormalities such as:
Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR): Baby is smaller than expected
Macrosomia: Baby is larger than expected
Disproportionate growth: Irregular growth patterns of body parts
Key Measurements Taken:
- Biparietal diameter (head size)
- Abdominal circumference
- Femur length
- Estimated fetal weight (EFW)
- Amniotic fluid levels
Why it’s important:
- Detects growth delays early
- Identifies risk of stillbirth or complications
- Helps plan for timely and safe delivery
- Monitors progress in high-risk pregnancies (e.g., hypertension, diabetes, twins)
Doppler
What is it?
A Doppler ultrasound assesses blood flow in fetal and maternal blood vessels, especially:
- Umbilical artery
- Middle cerebral artery (fetal brain)
- Uterine arteries (mother)
Why Doppler is important:
- Evaluates how well oxygen and nutrients are reaching the baby
- Detects placental insufficiency
- Helps monitor IUGR or preeclampsia
- Guides decisions on early delivery in high-risk cases