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Is fetal echo really must ? If yes what is the suitable week to b done ?my doctor not advice me for fetal echo
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Fetal echo is to assess the fetal heart
Should be definitely done in diabetic n epilepsy mothers
Ideal time 22 to 24 weeks
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Connect please
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It not must for everyone. If one suspect ajy defect while anomaly scan at 18-20 weeks, is there any history in parents or past child theh it is required.
After 22 weeks you can take this fetal echo. During pregnancy you can not do anything except at some advanced fetal medicine centres.
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Yes its a must
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Not a must
Only when some doubt
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Dr. Deepthi
Gynecologist
7 yrs exp
Hyderabad
It is must in present situation.
To rule out any structural anomalies
Any minor abnormality if diagnosed early and it helps us for better management postdelivery .
And also to avoid medicolegal issues
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Dr. Kumari Anukriti
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Chennai
It is not must. It's essential for those who have risk factors of having baby with heart disease like diabetes, being in certain drugs, etc. If there is some problem in the level 2 or anomaly scan then also they should go for it. Connect please for better understanding
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Dr. Ramya K S
Gynecologist
14 yrs exp
Bangalore
Not a must . Needed if mother has certain high risk state or family history of heart disease. Generally done at ,24 weeks . For further discussion pls connect.
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Dr. Maneesha Singh
Infertility Specialist
24 yrs exp
Ghaziabad
Not a must.But its better to get it done because if there is any heart problem in baby delivery is planned in higher centre with paeds cardiology facility.Moreover number of babies with sporadic heart disease i.e without any family history or risk factors have increased since last 5 years.
So if financially no issue, you must go for it.
For more pregnancy related information visit my website
https://gynaetalks.com/ultrasounds-in-pregnancy/
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Dr. Pratibha P S
Gynecologist
9 yrs exp
Bangalore
in case of diabetes and some risk of heart diseases fetal echo is advised
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