Growth and
Growth and Doppler checks are arranged for certain indications:
- There is a suspicion of reduced growth or stunted growth in the child
- the amount of amniotic fluid is reduced
- the heart rate of the unborn child shows abnormalities and/or
- there is a suspicion of heart defects/heart disease
- there is a suspected illness of the child or a malformation
- there is a blood group incompatibility
- the mother suffers from high blood pressure, kidney disease, Preeclampsiadiabetes mellitus or another disease
- the mother suffers from a specific infection, such as Ringworm
- there was a premature birth or miscarriage in a previous pregnancy
- for twin or multiple pregnancies
The Doppler examination offers two advantages:
It can reassure the expectant parents if an expressed suspicion is not confirmed. This can always happen, for example, if a child is too small for its gestational age but is still being well cared for.
However, if the suspicion is confirmed, the Doppler examination helps us to take measures at an early stage. These include intensive prenatal care and, in rare cases, the initiation of premature labour.
If you have any specific questions or require additional information, please send us an e-mail - please understand that we are unable to provide diagnoses and medical reports via this channel.
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