Ultrasound Fetal Echo

The Ultrasonography (USG) Fetal Echocardiography test is an imaging procedure which is used to create an image of the heart and the internal structures of the fetus inside the womb. It helps detect structural or functional disorders associated with an unborn child’s heart.

This test is typically advised in the second trimester (around 18 to 24 weeks of pregnancy). The USG Fetal Echo is usually done to assess the development of the fetal heart and to detect any birth defects. It also helps analyze the risk of damage caused to the fetal heart if the mother consumes alcohol and smokes. Furthermore, normal results of the test helps the doctor plan further treatment after delivery.

This is a painless ultrasound test which is safe for pregnant women as it does not use any radiation.