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What exactly does a fetal medicine specialist do — and do you really need one?

In this episode of the Pluro Podcast, senior gynaecologists and fetal medicine experts explain everything about fetal medicine in pregnancy — from first trimester scans to advanced fetal therapy.

Fetal medicine (also called maternal fetal medicine) focuses on the health of the unborn baby inside the uterus. With increasing maternal age, IVF pregnancies, twins, and genetic risks, specialized fetal monitoring has become more important than ever — especially in India.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

What is fetal medicine in simple terms?
Difference between fetal medicine & maternal fetal medicine
Why advanced maternal age increases genetic risks
What is the NT scan (Nuchal Translucency scan)?
What is Double Marker test?
NIPT test explained (Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing)
How accurate is NIPT for Down syndrome?
What is the anomaly scan / level 2 scan?
Can ultrasound detect all birth defects?
Growth scans in normal vs IVF pregnancy
What is fetal echocardiography?
Can babies be treated inside the womb? (Fetal therapy explained)
Amniocentesis & genetic testing in pregnancy
Twin pregnancy complications & laser therapy
Is ultrasound safe during pregnancy?
Why scans must be done by a trained fetal medicine specialist

Whether you are planning pregnancy, undergoing IVF, or already expecting — this episode will help you understand how modern science protects your baby even before birth.

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00:00 – Introduction: What Is Fetal Medicine?
01:16 – Welcome to Pluro Podcast
02:08 – Fetal Medicine Explained in Simple Terms
03:30 – Maternal Fetal Medicine vs Obstetrics
04:38 – Why Fetal Medicine Is Important Today
06:10 – Fertility Treatment & Fetal Monitoring
07:50 – Are IVF Pregnancies High Risk?
09:56 – NT Scan (Nuchal Translucency) Explained
12:15 – Double Marker Test & Risk Categories
13:30 – NIPT Test: Accuracy & When It’s Needed
15:20 – Anomaly Scan / Level 2 Scan Explained
17:00 – Fetal Echocardiography & Structural Defects
18:07 – Growth Scans in Normal vs IVF Pregnancy
20:00 – Fetal Therapy: Can Babies Be Treated in the Womb?
20:50 – Amniocentesis & Genetic Diagnosis
22:21 – Laser Therapy for Twin Complications
23:10 – Why Scans Must Be Done by Specialists
24:50 – Final Takeaway & Wrap-Up

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