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01/08/2025

One of the first questions that comes to every expecting parent’s mind after a positive pregnancy test is – “When will we hear our baby’s heartbeat?”

In this video, Dr. Pooja Pol, Fetal Medicine Specialist at SonoFitz, Ahilyanagar, explains exactly when the baby’s heartbeat begins and how it can differ based on your menstrual cycle.

If your periods are regular, the baby’s heartbeat can usually be seen on an ultrasound around 6 to 7 weeks of pregnancy. This is typically confirmed during the early pregnancy scan.

But if your periods are irregular, the dating of your pregnancy might not match your last menstrual period. In such cases, the heartbeat might be seen a little later, around 7 to 8 weeks, depending on ovulation and conception timing.

The heartbeat is a major sign of a healthy early pregnancy, and fetal medicine doctors use advanced techniques to ensure it’s detected at the right time.

Visit SonoFitz – Ahilyanagar’s first Fetal Medicine Clinic – for accurate scans and expert advice in your pregnancy journey.
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28/07/2025

In this informative video, Dr. Pooja Pol, Fetal Medicine Specialist at SonoFitz, Ahilyanagar, explains in detail how Down Syndrome is identified during pregnancy, whether it’s a low-risk or high-risk pregnancy.

When is Down Syndrome detected?
Down Syndrome can be screened during the first trimester, usually between 11 to 13 weeks through a NT Scan and Double Marker blood test. Together, this is called the First Trimester Combined Screening.

Which sonography helps detect it?
The NT Scan (Nuchal Translucency) checks fluid at the back of the baby’s neck and other markers like nasal bone, tricuspid flow, and ductus venosus to assess risk.
Screening Methods:
In low-risk pregnancies, this screening along with blood tests like Double Marker or NIPT helps estimate the risk of Down Syndrome.

In high-risk pregnancies (advanced maternal age, family history, previous baby with genetic condition), more detailed tests like NIPT or Confirmatory invasive tests (CVS or Amniocentesis) may be suggested.

Early screening helps parents make informed decisions and prepare for necessary care and support. These tests are safe and guided by fetal medicine specialists.

Visit Dr. Pooja Pol at SonoFitz, Ahilyanagar, for expert fetal medicine consultation and accurate diagnosis during pregnancy.

22/07/2025

15/07/2025

सोनोग्राफीमध्ये दिसणारी सगळी व्यंगं गंभीर असतात का? | Dr. Pooja Pol | Fetal Medicine | SonoFitz Clinic, Ahilyanagar

सोनोग्राफीमध्ये दिसणारी प्रत्येक त्रुटी किंवा व्यंगं गंभीर असतेच असं नाही. खाली काही महत्त्वाचे मुद्दे दिले आहेत:

- काही व्यंगं सौम्य (mild) असतात – जसं की हलकीशी किडनीमध्ये सूज, थोडं पोटात पाणी, इत्यादी – जी बाळ जन्मल्यानंतर आपोआप सुधारतात किंवा किरकोळ औषधांनी बरी होतात.

- काही व्यंगं गंभीर असू शकतात – जसं की मेंदूमध्ये पाणी (hydrocephalus), हृदयाची त्रुटी, ओठ फाटलेले (cleft lip), यांसारख्या अटी ज्यासाठी जन्मानंतर तत्काळ उपचाराची गरज असते.

- कधी काही त्रुटीची पुष्टी करण्यासाठी विशेष तपासण्या कराव्या लागतात – जसे की:

Amniocentesis – गर्भजलाची तपासणी

CVS (Chorionic Villus Sampling) – गर्भाशयातून टिश्यू नमुना घेणे
या चाचण्या अनुवांशिक व्यंगं आहेत का हे निश्चित करण्यासाठी केल्या जातात.

- Fetal medicine doctor चा इथे महत्त्वाचा रोल असतो – ते हे समजून सांगतात की कोणती अडचण गंभीर आहे, कोणती सुधारू शकते आणि गर्भधारणेचं पुढचं व्यवस्थापन कसं करायचं.

थोडक्यात सांगायचं झालं तर, सोनोग्राफीमध्ये सापडलेली प्रत्येक अडचण ही गंभीर असेलच असं नाही. यामध्ये तज्ज्ञ डॉक्टरांचं मार्गदर्शन अत्यंत आवश्यक आहे.

When something is detected in a pregnancy sonography, it’s natural for parents to worry.

In this video, Dr. Pooja Pol, Fetal Medicine Specialist at SonoFitz, Ahilyanagar’s first dedicated Fetal Medicine Center, explains in simple words:
"Are all sonography findings / defects detected - serious during pregnancy?"

Every issue seen in a sonography is not always dangerous.

Some are mild findings that may resolve on their own or be corrected after the baby is born.
Others may need closer monitoring or expert management.
Fetal medicine experts like Dr. Pooja Pol help differentiate between what’s truly serious and what’s not a cause for concern.

In some cases, if there are multiple soft markers, a family history of genetic problems, or abnormal screening results, further testing like:
Amniocentesis (done after 15 weeks)

CVS – Chorionic Villus Sampling (done between 11–13 weeks)
is recommended to confirm if a baby has a genetic condition.

These tests are safe when done under expert care and can guide families toward the right decisions at the right time.

SonoFitz, Ahilyanagar’s 1st Fetal Medicine Center, offers expert scans, genetic counselling, and pregnancy care for both low and high-risk pregnancies.

For any pregnancy-related questions or confusion about scan results, visit Dr. Pooja Pol and get expert advice that brings clarity and peace of mind.

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08/07/2025

गर्भावस्थेतील गैरसमज आणि त्यामागचं सत्य – फीटल मेडिसिन तज्ज्ञांचे मार्गदर्शन | Dr. Pooja Pol

In this video, Dr. Pooja Pol, Fetal Medicine Specialist at SonoFitz, Ahilyanagar, addresses some of the most common misconceptions during pregnancy that are still widely believed in Indian families. Let’s understand what’s fact and what’s myth.

Myth 1: Transvaginal Sonography (TVS) causes bleeding
Fact: TVS involves gently inserting a probe into the vaginal canal – it does not even touch the uterus. So if bleeding occurs, it is not due to the scan itself. TVS is a safe and routine test done in early pregnancy.

Myth 2: Frequent sonography leads to developmental problems in the baby
Fact: Sonography uses ultrasound waves, not harmful radiation. Extensive global research has proven that ultrasound is safe for both the mother and the baby. It does not cause developmental issues.

Myth 3: 3D/4D scans are necessary for all pregnancies
Fact: While 3D/4D imaging may help visualize the baby’s face or identify certain defects more clearly, it is not essential for diagnosis. The most important and detailed scan is the 2D sonography, which doctors use to check fetal organs and development.

Myth 4: A normal anomaly scan means the baby is 100% normal
Fact: The anomaly scan, usually done between 18–22 weeks, checks if key organs have developed properly. However, it is still a screening test and cannot guarantee that everything is perfect. Some issues may only be identified later or after birth.

Myth 5: The delivery date given in sonography will be exact
Fact: The EDD (Estimated Due Date) given in sonography is just an approximate date based on a 9 months, 9 days calculation. Only 5–8% of women deliver on this date. Others deliver a few days before or after.

Now let’s bust some myths about Fetal Medicine itself:
Myth: Fetal Medicine is only for high-risk pregnancies
Fact: Not true. Fetal Medicine is a specialized branch developed only for pregnant women. Doctors are trained to detect even subtle issues early. It helps in low-risk and high-risk pregnancies alike by ensuring accurate scans, guidance, and management.

Myth: Fetal Interventions are unsafe or experimental
Fact: While interventions carry some risk (like any medical procedure), they are not unsafe or experimental. They are done by highly trained fetal medicine specialists with utmost precision and care.
These procedures have helped manage several complications effectively and safely.
Fetal Medicine is about early detection, clarity, and care – ensuring the best outcomes for both mother and baby.
Visit SonoFitz, the first fetal medicine clinic in Ahilyanagar, for expert guidance throughout your pregnancy.

If any questions or doubts about your scans or reports? Drop them in the comments below.

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03/07/2025

Ahilyanagar's inaugural fetal medicine clinic

01/07/2025

Honouring the healers of our nation
This National Doctors’ Day, we salute every doctor for their dedication, compassion, and tireless service to humanity.

Thank you for being the backbone of our healthcare system.

28/06/2025

जन्म दोष लवकर ओळखण्यासाठी Fetal Medicine Consultant कशी मदत करू शकतात ? Birth Defects | Dr Pooja Pol

In this informative video, Dr. Pooja Pol, Fetal Medicine Specialist at SonoFitz, Ahilyanagar, explains how fetal medicine plays a vital role in early detection of birth defects, helping parents take informed, timely, and safe decisions during pregnancy.

There are two major types of birth defects:

1. Genetic (Chromosomal)
2. Structural (Physical)

Detecting Genetic Defects:
Using the NT Scan (11–14 weeks), fetal medicine specialists assess specific markers such as Nuchal Translucency (NT), skin thickness, and nasal bone to screen for conditions like Down syndrome and other chromosomal abnormalities.
Advanced blood tests like the Double Marker Test and NIPT (Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing) further help estimate the baby’s risk.
If a previous child had a genetic condition, confirmatory testing may be advised to ensure early diagnosis in the current pregnancy.

Detecting Physical Defects:
During the NT scan (1st trimester), fetal medicine experts also examine the baby’s physical organs. Around 60–70% of structural defects can be detected as early as the 3rd month.
By the 5th month (18–20 weeks anomaly scan), around 80–90% of major anomalies can be identified. Every organ—brain, heart, spine, face, limbs—is studied in detail to check for shape, size, and proper development.
Fetal medicine doctors not only detect these anomalies but also help determine whether the condition is treatable, temporary, or requires planning for specialized care post-delivery*.

Why Early Detection Matters:

If a defect is found early, doctors can guide whether the pregnancy is safe to continue.
Delivery planning can be done in a hospital with access to pediatric surgeons or cardiologists, ensuring immediate treatment after birth.
Conditions like water in the brain, cysts, cleft lip, or tumors are evaluated for their severity and compatibility with life.
Fetal medicine experts provide detailed counselling to reduce parental stress and help take practical and informed decisions.

This is the first fetal medicine clinic in Ahilyanagar, offering a much-needed service for accurate diagnosis, expert interpretation, and comprehensive prenatal care.

संपर्क - 9763 006 006
सोनो-फिट्ज
महालक्ष्मी उद्यान समोर,
मानधना फार्म जवळ, बालिकाश्रम रोड,
सावेडी, अहिल्यानगर - 414001

21/06/2025

On this International Yoga Day, let’s celebrate the power of breath, movement, and mindfulness.
For expecting mothers, yoga can be a beautiful way to connect with your baby and prepare your body for a healthy pregnancy. Stay calm, stay centered - Happy Yoga Day !

21/06/2025

Beautifully healthy....

09/06/2025

Love your job 😄

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