Ultrasound Guidance (in collaboration)

Ultrasound is an essential diagnostic tool during pregnancy, offering a real-time window into the baby’s development and maternal health. While Dr. Namrata Parida collaborates with expert radiologists for performing ultrasounds, she plays a key role in interpreting the findings, guiding clinical decisions, and explaining results to patients in a way that is clear and reassuring.

Ultrasound scans are scheduled at different stages of pregnancy for specific purposes. The early dating scan confirms gestational age, heartbeat, and implantation. The nuchal translucency (NT) scan in the first trimester helps assess risk for chromosomal abnormalities. Anomaly scans at around 18–20 weeks provide detailed views of the baby’s organs, limbs, and spine, as well as placental location and amniotic fluid levels. Growth scans in the third trimester help track fetal growth and position, ensuring safe labor planning.

For high-risk pregnancies, additional ultrasounds may be required more frequently. These include Doppler scans to assess blood flow, biophysical profiles, or assessments for fetal movement and well-being. Dr. Parida ensures each scan is scheduled at the optimal time and explains the medical significance of findings to the patient and family.

What sets her approach apart is the time she devotes to helping expectant mothers understand what’s happening inside their womb—translating medical language into meaningful, supportive conversations. She also uses scan results to tailor pregnancy management, adjust medications, or decide on timing and mode of delivery.

If any concern is detected, she collaborates promptly with pediatric specialists or genetic counselors, ensuring the patient feels supported through every decision. Ultrasound appointments are integrated into overall antenatal care, and Dr. Parida ensures they are not just technical procedures but part of a compassionate and informed pregnancy journey.