Tesla Scans & Labs Specialists in Fetal Medicine

Fetal medicine also known as perinatology, is a branch of medicine that focuses on managing health concerns of the mother and fetus prior to, during, and shortly after pregnancy.

Maternal–fetal medicine specialists are physicians who subspecialize within the field of obstetrics.

Their training typically includes a four year residency in obstetrics and gynecology followed by a three-year fellowship. They may perform prenatal tests, provide treatments, and perform surgeries. They act both as a consultant during lower-risk pregnancies and as the primary obstetrician in especially high-risk pregnancies. After birth, they may work closely with pediatricians or neonatologists. For the mother, primatologists assist with pre-existing health concerns, as well as complications caused by pregnancy.

Role of Genetic Counseling in Fetal Medicine

Genetic counseling is a process of understanding the medical and family history of an individual or a couple. Genetic counseling plays a vital role in the branch of fetal medicine. They can provide counseling to patients with high-risk pregnancies for any chromosomal aneuploidy, family history of any autosomal recessive condition such as thalassemia, couples with recurrent pregnancy loss or secondary infertility, consanguinity, and an abnormal TIFFA scan.

A genetic counselor plays a significant role in fetal medicine set up to give accurate testing options followed by a risk assessment for the genetic disorders.

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