Fetal Echo in Kathmandu, Nepal at Clinic One
Get a Detailed Fetal Echocardiogram in Kathmandu
At Clinic One, we provide fetal echocardiography (fetal echo) to closely examine your baby’s heart during pregnancy. Our fetal echo service uses detailed ultrasound imaging to assess the structure and function of the developing heart, including the heart chambers, valves, major blood vessels, blood flow, and heart rhythm.
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Fetal Echo at Clinic One
At Clinic One, fetal echocardiography is mainly performed through the abdomen. In selected cases, a transvaginal approach (TVS) may be used when an earlier or clearer view of the developing fetal heart is needed. The approach depends on the stage of pregnancy and the specialist’s assessment.
Abdominal Fetal Echo
Abdominal fetal echo is the standard and most commonly used approach. In this test, the specialist moves an ultrasound probe over the mother’s abdomen to obtain detailed images of the baby’s heart.
Doctors recommend this during the second trimester, when the fetal heart is large enough to examine in greater detail.
The scan allows assessment of:
- Heart chambers and valves
- Blood flow through the heart
- Heart rate and rhythm
- Overall heart structure and function
- Major blood vessels connected to the heart
Transvaginal Fetal Echo (TVS)
Transvaginal fetal echo uses a specially designed ultrasound probe placed gently inside the vagina to obtain closer images of the developing fetal heart.
Because the probe can be positioned closer to the uterus, this approach may provide clearer images during early pregnancy, when the fetal heart is still very small and may be more difficult to assess through the abdomen.
When TVS fetal echo may be used:
- Early fetal heart assessment
- When abdominal imaging does not provide a clear view
- In selected high-risk pregnancies requiring earlier evaluation
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FETAL ECHO PRICE IN NEPAL
We Provide Transparent Pricing
We provide clear and transparent pricing for fetal echocardiography. The cost of a fetal ECHO at Clinic One is Rs. 5,000, and the price is explained before the examination so you know what to expect.
The fetal echo includes a detailed assessment of the baby’s heart by our pediatric cardiologist, including its structure, function, blood flow, and heart rhythm.
A doctor’s prescription is required to undergo a fetal echo at Clinic One. Please bring your prescription when you visit for the examination.
What is Fetal Echocardiography?
A fetal echocardiogram is a detailed ultrasound of the baby’s heart performed before birth.
A small camera known as a transducer is placed on the abdomen of the pregnant woman, and ultrasonic sound waves are sent out.
The ultrasound waves basically bounce off the organs of the baby, including the heart, and the waves are sent back to the camera, which then creates a moving picture for the doctor to evaluate the various parts of the heart.
Even the sound waves can monitor blood flow through the heart of the infant. This then helps the doctor to determine the fetal heart structure and function. It is done during the 2nd trimester of pregnancy, between weeks 18 and 24.
When is Fetal Echocardiography used?
Not all pregnant women need a fetal echocardiogram. For most pregnant women, a simple ultrasound shows the development of all four chambers of the infant’s heart.
But still, your Gynaecologist may recommend this procedure if the last test wasn’t conclusive or if the previous test detected an abnormal heartbeat in the fetus.
- Your unborn child is at risk of heart abnormalities or other health conditions.
- Your family has a history of heart disease.
- You have previously given birth to a child with a heart condition.
- You have consumed drugs or alcohol during your pregnancy period.
- You have taken such medicine or have been exposed to medicine that may cause heart defects, such as epilepsy or prescription acne medicines.
- You have certain medical conditions like rubella, type 1 diabetes, lupus, or phenylketonuria.
What happens during the test?
The mother lies on an examination bed, and depending on the gestational age and purpose of the examination, the fetal echo may be performed through the abdomen or transvaginally (TVS).
In the transabdominal method, gel is applied to the abdomen, and an ultrasound probe is moved over the belly; in the TVS method, a covered and lubricated probe is gently inserted into the vagina.
Using ultrasound and Doppler, the specialist examines the fetal heart, including the four chambers, valves, major blood vessels, heartbeat, and blood flow.
The procedure is generally safe and painless; the abdominal method may cause mild pressure, while TVS may cause some pressure or discomfort.
The whole examination usually takes about 20 to 60 minutes, after which the specialist reviews the images and explains the findings.
Results
During your follow-up, generally normal results mean your doctor found no cardiac abnormality in your baby.
Risks and Possible Complications
There is no known risk of fetal echocardiography, as it uses ultrasound technology and no radiation, which is safe for all pregnant women.