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Fetal Echocardiography: Who Needs It and What to Expect

A safe ultrasound of your baby's heart before birth. Here's who benefits and how the scan works.

2 December 2025 · Dr. Debabrata Nandi

Dr. Debabrata Nandi presenting at Year in Cardiology 2025, Cardiological Society of India, Kolkata

Fetal echocardiography checks your baby's heart while still in the womb, usually between 18 and 24 weeks. It uses the same safe sound-wave technology as a routine pregnancy scan — no radiation, no risk.

Who should have one?

  • A previous child or family member with congenital heart disease
  • Maternal diabetes, certain infections or medications
  • An abnormality suspected on the routine 20-week scan

If a problem is found, early planning ensures your baby is delivered in the safest setting with cardiac care ready from the first minute.

Concerned about your child?

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