Prenatal Diagnosis Program
Imaging, Invasive Testing & Genetics
Our Complete Fetal Screening Program (PEDIRA) combines high-resolution ultrasound, advanced imaging, and genetic diagnosis to detect and manage fetal conditions as early as possible.
Why Fetal Screening Matters
Maternal Age
Increasing maternal age raises certain pregnancy risks.
Genetic Factors
Consanguinity in the region increases risk of genetic disorders..
Pre-existing Conditions
Maternal disorders like diabetes, hypertension and chronic conditions require special monitoring.
Lifestyle Factors
Obesity and nutritional disorders can affect fetal development.
Complete Fetal Screening Program - PEDIRA
Chromosomal Abnormalities
Comprehensive screening for genetic disorders affecting chromosomes.
Structural Abnormalities
Detailed imaging to detect physical development issues.
Growth Monitoring
Regular assessment for placental insufficiency and growth restriction.
Multiple Pregnancy Risk
Specialized monitoring for twins and higher-order multiples.
High-Resolution Ultrasound Timeline
Advanced Imaging
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Fetal Echocardiography — detailed cardiac evaluation.
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Fetal Neurosonography — dedicated CNS assessment.
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3D / 4D / 5D Ultrasound — spatial fetal anatomy, realistic visualization, and enhanced diagnosis of subtle facial anomalies.
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Diagnostic Fetoscopy — direct visual fetal inspection.
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Fetal MRI — review and interpretation; among the most advanced fetal MRI capabilities in the region.
Invasive Diagnostic Procedures
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Amniocentesis — collection of amniotic fluid for genetic testing and infection screening.
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NIPT — non-invasive prenatal testing via cell-free fetal DNA from a maternal blood sample.
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Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) — 11–14 weeks, for early genetic diagnosis.
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Cordocentesis (Fetal Blood Sampling) — for diagnosis and treatment.
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Fetal Skin Biopsy — for rare genetic and metabolic conditions.
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Amniodrainage — therapeutic and diagnostic.
GeneticTesting & Counseling
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Carrier Screening — testing parents for genetic conditions they may pass to their children.
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Diagnostic Testing — chromosomal karyotype & microarray, gene panel testing, whole exome / whole genome sequencing.
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Prenatal Diagnosis MDT Board — multidisciplinary case review.
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Perinatal Genetic Counseling — expert guidance to understand results and support family-planning decisions.