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Pregnancy Scan Blog

Evidence-based articles on fetal medicine, pregnancy scans, and prenatal care — written by Dr. Mathew Thomas, FMF UK Certified Fetal Medicine Specialist in Kollam.

First Trimester

NT Scan: Everything You Need to Know About First Trimester Screening

The NT scan is one of the most important tests in early pregnancy. Done between 11 and 14 weeks, it screens for chromosomal conditions like Down syndrome. Here is everything you need to know.

10 Jun 20258 min read

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Anomaly Scan

TIFFA Anomaly Scan at 20 Weeks: What Exactly Does Your Doctor Examine?

The TIFFA scan is the most comprehensive single ultrasound in pregnancy — a systematic head-to-toe examination of your baby's anatomy. Here's exactly what your doctor checks, organ by organ.

20 Jun 202510 min read

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3D/4D/5D Scans

3D, 4D and 5D Ultrasound: What's the Difference and When is the Best Time?

Modern ultrasound technology has gone far beyond grainy black-and-white images. Today, expectant parents can see their baby's face, watch them smile, and even capture near-photographic images. Here's how 3D, 4D and 5D scans differ — and when to book for the best results.

1 Jul 20257 min read

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Fetal Heart

Fetal Echocardiography: Who Needs a Fetal Heart Scan and What Can It Detect?

Congenital heart defects affect nearly 1 in 100 pregnancies. A fetal echocardiogram is a specialized ultrasound of the fetal heart — far more detailed than the cardiac view in a routine anomaly scan. Here's who needs one and what it can find.

8 Jul 20259 min read

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Third Trimester

Fetal Doppler in the Third Trimester: How Blood Flow Studies Protect Your Baby

In the third trimester, growth scans and fetal Doppler studies are the most important tools to ensure your baby is thriving. Here's how blood flow measurements protect your baby when the placenta is not functioning optimally.

15 Jul 20259 min read

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