Fetal Reduction in Hyderabad is a medical procedure used to decrease the number of fetuses in a multiple pregnancy, typically when there are more than two. It is also advised when one or more babies have a structural abnormality or an increased risk of chromosomal abnormalities detected through ultrasound.
Fetal Reduction in Hyderabad is recommended to lower the health risks for the mother and improve the chances of a successful pregnancy. By reducing the number of fetuses, the risks associated with premature birth and complications for the remaining babies are significantly decreased.
The procedure increases the duration of pregnancy and reduces the risks of complications commonly associated with multiple pregnancies.
It is usually performed between 11 to 13 weeks of pregnancy after an NT scan but can be done until 22 weeks.
Under continuous ultrasound guidance, a needle is inserted through the mother’s abdomen, and a medication (potassium chloride) is injected into one of the fetuses to stop its heartbeat. The reduced fetus is then absorbed naturally by the mother's body.
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