Monday, April 21, 2014

Detailed Anomaly Scan

Detailed Anomaly Scan
Most women are offered a detailed ultrasound scan at 18-24 weeks to see if your baby is developing normally. 

Why have a Detailed anomaly scan?
The vast majority of babies are normal. However all women, whatever their age, have a small chance of delivering a baby with a physical or a mental problem. Many such abnormalities can be diagnosed and ruled out with the Detailed Anomaly Scan. Reasons to have this scan include:
  • To reassure you that your baby is likely to be normal
  • To confirm the gestational age of your pregnancy
  • To confirm the number of fetuses and, if twins, whether they are identical or not
  • To detect birth defects, such as a spina bifida or heart problems
  • If you are concerned about the chances of chromosome problems like Down syndrome, this scan can search for subtle markers that may suggest a higher risk that your baby may have one of these problems
  • If you want to know your baby's gender this can usually be seen at this scan
When you attend for this scan we will tell you about everything that we see, unless you advise us that there are certain things that you don't want to know about, such as your baby's gender or markers for chromosome problems. 

What can this scan detect?
This ultrasound scan is very accurate but unfortunately it cannot diagnose 100% of congenital abnormalities. If the scan is complete, we would expect to pick up at least 95% of cases of spina bifida, 80% of cases of cleft lip or palate, and 60% to 70% of cases of congenital heart disease. 

This scan can also identify 50% to 70% of cases of Down syndrome, but the First Trimester Screening (FTS) test is better for this. Because 30% to 50% of cases of Down syndrome appear normal on ultrasound, only an amniocentesis can give you this information for certain. It is also important to realise that ultrasound scans in pregnancy do not detect problems like cerebral palsy or autism. 

Sometimes babies with chromosomal abnormalities have signs called ultrasound markers. These include thick skin in the neck, excess fluid in the kidneys, short arms or legs, white spots in the baby's heart or abdomen, or choroid plexus cysts in the brain. While some babies with chromosomal abnormalities have these markers, it is important to remember that many normal babies also have these signs. 

The only way to diagnose or exclude a chromosomal problem for certain is to have an amniocentesis. If you would prefer not to know about these markers please inform us prior to the scan. If the scan suggests a problem, you will be told this immediately. You will be able to discuss the findings immediately with a consultant who specializes in fetal medicine. 

A full support service will be available for you should any problems be detected, including a referral to an appropriate pediatrician. A copy of your report will be sent to your referring hospital, doctor or midwife to ensure good communication.

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Babyworld3D4D Movie

Hi everyone!

Here I'm so excited to share my first time attempt in editing a video on 3D4D. Hope you will enjoy watching it!


For more detail on 3D4D you can call us at:
03-3281 1681/011-1571 5584

or visit us at:
Metro Maternity Kuala Selangor
No 33, Jalan Rhu 1,
Taman Rhu, 45000 Kuala Selangor,
Selangor Darul Ehsan.

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Is the Baby Girl or Boy????

For centuries, expectant parents had to wait until the moment of birth to learn the sex of their babies. Of course there have always been old wives' tales and superstitions about figuring out baby gender. Below are a few examples of old wives' tales that I know;

1. Ancient Chinese Pregnancy Calendar
2. Wedding Ring Gender Prediction
Take off your wedding ring and put a thread thru the wedding ring. Dangle the wedding ring over the mom's pregnant belly while lying down. If the wedding ring swings in a circle motion then it's a GIRL! If it moves back and forth like a pendulum then it's a BOY!

3. Your Eyeballs Knows!
Look in the mirror and pull down the skin under your LEFT eye. Look at the white part of your eyeball. Do you see a vein that looks like a 'V' or branches? If so then it's a GIRL!

4. The way you carrying your baby
Look at yourself in the mirror, full length - wow you are beautiful (^_^). Now turn to the side and see whether your tummy is high or lowered? If it's high then congratulation! It COULD BE a GIRL! If your tummy is lowered then congratulation! It COULD BE a BOY!

Did any of the above old wives' tales prove your baby's sex correctly?

In modern days, you don't need to be puzzled and wait till your baby delivered to prove all these old wives' tales. Thanks to the wonders of modern technology, moms and dads these days are able to find out their baby's gender with ultrasound months before delivery. Ultrasound don't just reveal the baby's gender; the procedure is done mainly to take an early look at the fetus to make sure it's developing properly. 

The male and female sex organs can appear similar at 4th to 6th weeks and start to differentiate at 10th weeks for male and 20 weeks for females. The majority of couples find out their baby's gender during 2nd trimester ultrasound (18th-26th weeks of pregnancy). For some newer and advanced ultrasound technology, the baby's gender can be determined as early as 12th or 13th weeks!

Having ultrasound to find out your baby's gender is a fairly straightforward and safe procedure, and many expectant parents want to know this before the baby is born. That way, they can settle on a name for the baby, start decorating the nursery and buy for clothing for either a girl or a boy. Baby shower gift choices are also simpler this way. Some people feel this might also strengthen the bond with the baby, who now has a specific identity.

What does a baby BOY look like on an ultrasound scan?
Baby Boy on 2D scan
Baby Girl on 2D scan
Baby Boy (Left) and Baby Girl (Right)
on 3D/4D

Monday, October 21, 2013

Maternity Packages


For further inquiry please contact us;
03-3281 1681
011-1571 5584

Sunday, October 20, 2013

Ultrasound Scan Services

Ultrasound scan has been used widely in a variety of clinical settings including obstetrics, gynecology, surgery, cardiology and etc. It became one of the important investigation modality in health screening nowadays because of its safety, no radioactive exposure, affordable cost and fast result. Below are the ultrasound scan services that we offer;

For further inquiry please contact us;


03-3281 1681
011-1571 5584


Woman Health Screening Packages

As women nowadays are becoming more aware of the importance of regular health checkup to detect any problem as early as possible, we now provide Woman Health Screening Packages that's suites you the best. Below are the details of our service packages;
GOLD PACKAGE
SILVER PACKAGE
Physical Examination
Physical Examination
Blood Pressure
Blood Pressure
Body Mass Index
Body Mass Index
Pelvic Examination
Pelvic Examination
Pap Smear
Pap Smear
Urine Test
Urine Test
Pelvic Ultrasound
Pelvic Ultrasound
Breast Ultrasound
Breast Ultrasound
Thyroid Ultrasound
Thyroid Ultrasound
Abdomen Ultrasound
Abdomen Ultrasound
Resting ECG
Resting ECG
Blood Screening:
No Blood Screening
Blood Grouping & Rhesus
Glucose Test
Liver Function Test
Renal Function Test
Lipid Profile
Thyroid Screening
Tumor Marker Test
Urine FEME
For further inquiry please contact us;
03-3281 1681
011-1571 5584

Services We Offer

Services we offer are as below;

©  Antenatal checkup
©  Consultation & Investigation of Infertility
©  Management of IUI, IVF & ICSI Cycles
©  Maternity Packages <--- Click here for more info
©  Woman Health Screening Packages <--- Click here for more info
©  Pap Smear
©  Vaginoplasty
©  Bilateral Tubal Ligation (BTL)
©  Vaccinations
©  Ultrasound Scan <--- Click here for more info

For further inquiry please contact us;
03-3281 1681
011-1571 5584


Sharing is Caring (^_^)