Invasive Procedures In Bhopal
For patients facing a difficulty during pregnancy, for mother and baby we offers varying levels of care. Depending on your needs, you may turn to us for a consultation, co-managed care with your obstetric provider or comprehensive maternal and fetal care.
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Chorionic Villus Sampling
Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) is a prenatal test that diagnose chromosomal abnormalities such as Down syndrome, as well as other genetic disorders. In this test we take a sample of placenta (chorionic villi) and send them to a lab for chromosomal analysis (karyotype) or genetic analysis.
The procedure takes around 2-3 minutes time.The procedure is done ultrasound guided and under local anaesthesia. It causes little discomfort similar to the periods pain.
The main advantage of CVS is that you can have it done earlier — generally CVS done between 11 and 13 weeks of pregnancy.
Amniocentesis
Amniocentesis involves the examination of cells in the fluid from around the fetus (amniotic fluid). The cells in the amniotic fluid originate from the baby and so the chromosomes present in these cells are the same as those of the baby.
It may be offered during pregnancy to check if your baby has a chromosomal problem or genetic disorder. Amniocentesis is usually carried out between the 16th and 20th week of pregnancy but may be performed later than this if necessary.
During the test, a long thin needle is inserted through the abdominal wall, guided by an ultrasound imaging. The needle is passed into the amniotic sac that surrounds the foetus and a small sample of amniotic fluid is removed for analysis.
The procedure itself usually takes about 1 minute.
Amniocentesis is usually described as being uncomfortable rather than painful. Some women describe experiencing a pain similar to period pain or feeling pressure when the needle is taken out.
Fetal Blood Sampling
Fetal blood sampling (FBS) is collecting fetal blood directly from the umbilical cord of the fetus. FBS is also known as cordocentesis or percutaneous umbilical cord blood sampling.
The fetal blood is tested when there is hydropic fetus (acculmulation of fluid inside the fetus), suspicion of infection or strong suspicion of chromosomal disorder.
Multifetal pregnancy reduction
Multiple births account for 2-3% of all live births and the incidence is increasing due to assisted conception and increasing maternal age.
Multiple pregnancies carry a high-risk of premature births, miscarriages, stillbirths and neonatal deaths.
The couple is counselled regarding the course of the multiple pregnancy. An option of reduction to twin pregnancy is discussed to improve the outcome of such pregnancies. Accordingly a management plan is then charted out.