Pregnant Patient

• Obstetric Ultrasound
• Obstetric Ultrasound Doppler (32 to 40 weeks of pregnancy)
• 4th Dimension Ultrasound (4D) (24 to 32 weeks of pregnancy) ideal moment
• Anatomic Ultrasound (24 to 28 weeks of pregnancy)
• Anatomic Ultrasound + 4D
• Fetal Echocardiography (18 to 24 weeks of pregnancy)
• Genetic Ultrasound (24-28 Weeks of pregnancy)
• Nuchal Translucency, Nasal Bone, Ductus Venosus and Tricuspidatus Regurgitation (11-14 weeks of pregnancy)
• Therapeutic Amniocentesis
• Genetic Amniocentesis
• Cardiotocographic Record (PSS, Stressless Test, Fetal Monitoring)
• Biophysical Profile
• Genetic Counseling, provided by a specialist in the area
• Biochemical Marker
  (Tests in mother’s blood to detect possible chromosome anomalies in the baby, such as Down Syndrome amongst others)

Non-Pregnant Patient

• Breast Ultrasound - 2D and 3D
• Total Abdominal Ultrasound
• Upper Abdominal Ultrasound
• Gynecologic Ultrasound
• Gynecologic Ultrasound Doppler
• 3D Gynecologic Ultrasound
• Thyroid Ultrasound
• Doppler Ultrasound in Pelvic and Thoracic Members
• Kidney Ultrasound
• Genetic Counseling to the couple (provided by specialists in the area, Gynecologist-Geneticist and a Clinical Geneticist)

4D Ultrasound enables observing clearer images, that is, the device has a 4th dimension, it has the ability to show us a baby as it is observed when it is born in real time.

Its usefulness, obtaining images that can be much easier to understand by the parents can be highlighted.

The way to carry out this echography is no different than the common echography, the difference is established by the use of a special technology and appropriate professional training.

It is a safe study for the baby as well as the mother and it does not require previous preparation.

In the Fetal Maternal Medicine Institute (IMMF) we provide state-of-the-art technology in ultrasound studies, with high resolution equipment for conventional studies (2D), Color Doppler, studies in 3rd and 4th Dimension (3D and 4D) and pre-birth fetal monitoring (PSS), amongst others.

Genetic counseling helps couples identify and understand the unique problems they can transmit their children and the probability for this to occur.

The geneticist specialist is not limited to the information regarding the diseases related with the chromosomes but also includes the detection of problems related to immunity, the metabolic diseases and inborn malformations.

Who should have a genetic study performed?
I can be performed to any couple, nevertheless, it is a medical indication for:

• Women 35 years old or above, mainly if it’s the first pregnancy.
• Couples who already have a child with a genetic problem or family history.
• Pregnant women with previous abnormal genetic studies.
• Consanguinity relationship in the couple.
• Pregnant women who, according to the conventional ultrasound study results or blood tests have been confirmed that their pregnancy could have a high risk for complications.

What is genetic Ultrasound?
It is an echographic study consisting of a deep and detailed review of the baby’s anatomy with the purpose of identifying the presence of abnormalities that may compromise his/her future.

Fetal cardio-echography is currently the ideal study for the diagnosis of these anomalies before birth, and in these cases, being able to take the necessary medical steps for the correct treatment of the newborn.

It is a study that enables evaluating the wellbeing of the baby through measuring the heart rate.

It is recommended in cases of:

• High risk pregnancy
• Baby movement decrease
• Traumatism on maternal abdomen
• Evaluation of appropriate baby oxygenation
• Pre-birth contractions
• Complementary to fetal bio-physical profile
• When amniotic fluid decreases