Fetal Care Center in Nagpur
A dedicated fetal care center for advanced fetal scans, prenatal diagnosis, genetic counselling, fetal therapy planning and high-risk pregnancy coordination — led by Dr. Kunda Shahane at Mayflower Fetal Medicine & High-Risk Pregnancy Centre.
A fetal care center is not just an ultrasound room. It is a specialist pathway where fetal findings are assessed carefully, explained clearly, and connected to the next correct step — whether that is reassurance, repeat monitoring, genetic testing, fetal therapy, delivery planning, or coordination with paediatric specialists.
At Mayflower Clinic, fetal care is led by Dr. Kunda Shahane, who brings together advanced fetal imaging, high-risk pregnancy surveillance, prenatal diagnosis and compassionate counselling in one structured setting.
If a scan report says “needs fetal medicine opinion” or if your obstetrician has referred you for a specialised fetal assessment, this is the page and pathway meant for you.
Abnormal or unclear scan finding
When an NT scan, anomaly scan, fetal echo, growth scan or Doppler report shows a finding that needs deeper interpretation.
High-risk screening result
When combined screening, NIPT, double marker, triple marker or family history suggests the need for counselling and diagnostic planning.
High-risk pregnancy
Diabetes, hypertension, previous pregnancy loss, advanced maternal age, IVF pregnancy, autoimmune disease or other maternal risk factors.
Fetal growth concern
Suspected IUGR, abnormal Doppler, reduced liquor, placental insufficiency or need for serial growth and wellbeing follow-up.
Twin or multiple pregnancy
Monochorionic twins, TTTS monitoring, growth discordance, fluid imbalance or complex twin counselling.
Possible fetal intervention
Situations where amnioreduction, fetal blood transfusion, shunt planning or referral for advanced fetal therapy may be discussed.
| Care area | What is assessed | Common next steps | Related Mayflower page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screening scans | Dating, NT scan, 11–14 week screening, first trimester combined screening. | Risk explanation, follow-up scan, NIPT, CVS or amniocentesis if indicated. | NT scanAneuploidy screening |
| Structural fetal diagnosis | Detailed anomaly scan, genetic sonogram, organ-system assessment and second opinion review. | Targeted rescan, genetic counselling, multidisciplinary planning, delivery counselling. | Anomaly scanFetal diagnosis |
| Fetal heart care | Fetal echocardiography, STIC assessment, rhythm, cardiac structure and flow patterns. | Paediatric cardiology coordination, delivery location planning and neonatal cardiac referral. | Fetal echoFetal heart disease |
| Fetal brain care | Neurosonography, ventricles, corpus callosum, posterior fossa, spine and selected CNS findings. | Serial brain follow-up, fetal MRI discussion when needed, paediatric neurology coordination. | NeurosonographyFetal brain clinic |
| Growth and placental care | Fetal biometry, growth trend, amniotic fluid, placenta and Doppler circulation. | Serial growth charting, Doppler follow-up, delivery timing discussion with obstetrician. | Growth scanIUGR |
| Genetic and invasive testing | Family history, screening results, NIPT interpretation, diagnostic test options. | Genetic counselling, amniocentesis, CVS, cordocentesis or lab coordination when appropriate. | Genetic counsellingAmniocentesis |
| Fetal therapy planning | Severe fetal anaemia, fluid imbalance, fetal goiter, shunt-suitable conditions and TTTS staging. | Procedure counselling, risk discussion, referral coordination or fetal therapy follow-up. | Interventional hubFetal therapy |
Review of reports and pregnancy history
Previous ultrasound images, reports, screening results, obstetric history and family history are reviewed before forming an opinion.
Targeted fetal assessment
A focused scan is performed based on the referral reason — heart, brain, growth, Doppler, anatomy, placenta, twins or specific suspected finding.
Clear counselling in parent-friendly language
Dr. Kunda explains what is normal, what is uncertain, what needs follow-up, and what requires additional testing or referral.
Next-step plan
The plan may include follow-up scan, Doppler surveillance, fetal echo, neurosonography, NIPT, amniocentesis, CVS, fetal therapy discussion or delivery planning.
Coordination with your obstetrician
Mayflower’s role is specialist fetal assessment and counselling. Your primary obstetrician remains central to pregnancy care and delivery decisions.
Mayflower Clinic uses the GE Voluson Signature Expert — an AI-enabled fetal ultrasound platform that supports advanced fetal anatomy assessment, heart evaluation, colour Doppler, STIC and 4D imaging. Technology supports the workflow, but the clinical judgement remains doctor-led.
Paediatric cardiology
For suspected congenital heart disease, rhythm issues or cardiac findings needing postnatal planning.
Neonatology
For babies who may need NICU support, planned delivery coordination or immediate newborn evaluation.
Paediatric surgery
For selected abdominal, chest, urinary or structural findings where surgery after birth may be considered.
Genetics
For abnormal screening, family history, previous affected pregnancy or findings suggesting chromosomal or genetic evaluation.
Paediatric neurology
For selected fetal brain findings where additional neurological counselling may help parents understand prognosis.
Primary obstetrician
For pregnancy monitoring, delivery timing, maternal health and hospital planning. Mayflower supports this care with fetal medicine expertise.
Reports and images
- All previous ultrasound reports and printed images
- NT scan, anomaly scan, fetal echo or Doppler reports
- NIPT, double marker, triple marker or genetic test reports
- Blood reports, sugar/BP records and relevant maternal investigations
- Previous pregnancy records, discharge summaries or procedure reports
Questions to prepare
- What exactly was seen in the previous scan?
- Does it need repeat confirmation?
- Is genetic testing needed?
- How often should follow-up scans be done?
- Will delivery need a special hospital or neonatal team?
What is a fetal care center?
A fetal care center is a specialised pregnancy care centre where complex fetal findings, high-risk pregnancies, advanced scans, prenatal diagnosis, genetic counselling and fetal therapy planning are managed in a structured way.
When should I visit Mayflower Fetal Care Center?
You may visit after referral for an abnormal scan finding, high-risk screening result, twin pregnancy concern, fetal growth restriction, abnormal Doppler, family history of genetic disease or previous affected pregnancy.
Is this page different from the general high-risk pregnancy page?
Yes. The high-risk pregnancy page focuses more on maternal and pregnancy risk monitoring. This fetal care center page is an integrated hub for fetal findings, fetal diagnosis, fetal counselling, fetal intervention planning and specialist coordination.
Will Dr. Kunda explain the report personally?
Counselling is an important part of fetal medicine. After reviewing the scan and reports, Dr. Kunda explains the finding, what it may mean, what remains uncertain, and which next steps are medically appropriate.
Does every fetal finding mean the baby has a serious problem?
No. Some findings are mild, temporary or need only follow-up. Some require genetic testing or specialist planning. The purpose of fetal care is to separate reassurance, monitoring and intervention carefully.
Can I come for a second opinion after an outside scan?
Yes. Please bring the previous report and images. A targeted scan and counselling may help clarify the finding and create a more structured next-step plan.
Does Mayflower do fetal therapy?
Mayflower Clinic evaluates fetal therapy cases and performs selected fetal procedures such as intrauterine transfusion, amnioreduction, amnioinfusion and shunt-related planning when appropriate. Some highly specialised procedures may require referral coordination.
Is fetal sex disclosure done here?
No. Mayflower Fetal Medicine & High-Risk Pregnancy Centre strictly follows the PCPNDT Act. Determination or disclosure of fetal sex is prohibited by law and is not performed.
“When parents come to a fetal care center, they are often anxious because something has been seen or suspected. My first responsibility is to bring clarity — what we know, what we still need to confirm, and what the safest next step should be for this pregnancy.”— Dr. Kunda Shahane, MBBS, MS (Obs & Gynae), FIFM, FMF (London)
Need a fetal medicine opinion?
For abnormal scan findings, high-risk pregnancy, fetal growth concerns, twin pregnancy complications or prenatal diagnosis planning, book an appointment with Mayflower Fetal Medicine & High-Risk Pregnancy Centre, Nagpur.
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