by Admin | Nov 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
Placental Growth Factor (PlGF) PlGF is a placental protein that is mainly synthesized by the placenta. The blood level is lower in pregnant women at risk of pre-eclampsia compared with those who would not develop the condition.. This decrease is thought to be the...
by Admin | Nov 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
Growth and Wellbeing Scan This ultrasound scan is usually carried out between 32 -36 weeks of pregnancy. The scan is to confirm that the fetus is healthy and growing well. It is strongly advised that pregnancies that are complicated by disorders such as...
by Admin | Nov 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
Cervical Assessment The cervix is otherwise referred to as the neck or entrance to the womb. It serves important functions during pregnancy. Ultrasound scan is an effective method of measuring the length of the cervix, if done under standard criteria. The cervical...
by Admin | Nov 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
Dating/viability scan This is usually the first scan done after pregnancy is suspected. It is essentially to confirm the presence of a fetus(es) within the uterus and expected date of delivery. The scan can detect fetal heart activity from six weeks gestation by...
by Admin | Nov 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
INTRAUTERINE FETAL THERAPY The center maintains links with other centers outside country, where some forms of intrauterine fetal therapies can be carried out such as laser surgeries. however, we offer intrauterine fetal blood transfusion for some adverse fetal...
by Admin | Nov 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
FREEBETA HCG FreeBeta HCG is the only biochemical marker that can be used in both the first and second trimesters. In both trimesters, FreeBeta HCG is elevated in the blood of women carrying fetuses with Down syndrome (second trimester median MoM = 2.69) and reduced...
