Is fetal ultrasound safe for my baby?

Yes, completely. Fetal ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves — not radiation — and has an excellent safety record established over decades of use worldwide.

What is a Level II anomaly scan and why is it important?

The Level II Detailed Anomaly Scan, done between 18–22 weeks, evaluates your baby head-to-toe — brain, heart, spine, face, limbs, kidneys, placenta, and amniotic fluid — to detect structural abnormalities.

When do I need a Fetal Echocardiography?

Fetal Echo is recommended between 20–24 weeks for IVF pregnancies, mothers with diabetes, a family history of congenital heart disease, abnormal NT scan findings, or any suspected cardiac anomaly.

What is NIPT and how accurate is it?

NIPT is a highly accurate blood test from 10 weeks onwards that screens for chromosomal conditions including Down syndrome, Edwards syndrome, Patau syndrome, and sex chromosome anomalies, with accuracy above 99% for common trisomies.

Can I get same-day reporting for my fetal scan?

Yes. Same-day reporting is provided for all fetal imaging scans at Dr. Dua's Diagnostics, Chandigarh.

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