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Perinatology, a division of obstetrics and gynaecology, focuses on the health of mother and baby during pregnancy. Alongside routine pregnancy care and delivery, it provides follow-up and management of high-risk pregnancies and the diagnosis and management of maternal and fetal conditions using specialised scans, tests and procedures. MedLuxLife helps expectant parents arrange screening, specialist scans and consultations at our partner hospital and coordinates every step of the visit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Treatments and services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Routine and high-risk pregnancy care<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Pregnancy follow-up and delivery, with closer monitoring and management for high-risk pregnancies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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First-trimester screening (11-14 weeks)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

An ultrasound nuchal translucency measurement, which can be combined with blood tests and further markers such as the fetal nasal bone, blood flow in the fetal heart and the facial angle, to assess the risk of Down syndrome and other conditions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Second-trimester screening (15-21 weeks)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A triple or quadruple blood test that estimates risk; a raised result indicates that diagnostic testing may be advisable, not that the baby is affected.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Early detailed anomaly scan (11-14 weeks)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A detailed transvaginal ultrasound examination of fetal development early in pregnancy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Detailed anomaly scan (18-22 weeks)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A high-resolution second-level ultrasound examining fetal organs and growth, which can include uterine artery Doppler and cervical length assessment in at-risk pregnancies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Fetal echocardiography<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A detailed examination of the baby’s heart structure and function, recommended when there is an increased risk of congenital heart disease or a suspected abnormality; ideally performed around 18-21 weeks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Doppler ultrasound<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Maternal and fetal Doppler examinations to assess blood flow to the placenta and within the baby’s circulation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Chorionic villus sampling (CVS)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A placental tissue sample, usually taken at 11-14 weeks under ultrasound guidance, to examine chromosome number and structure.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Amniocentesis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A small sample of amniotic fluid, usually taken at 16-22 weeks, for chromosomal analysis; rapid FISH testing for selected chromosomes may give preliminary results sooner.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Cordocentesis (fetal blood sampling)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A small blood sample from the umbilical cord vein, usually after the 19th week, for diagnostic testing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Counselling and birth planning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Results are discussed with parents, and findings such as a heart abnormality help plan where and how the birth should take place.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Tests and procedures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n