Maternal And Fetal Medicine
Book an AppointmentWho is Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialist (MFM)?
Maternal-fetal medicine specialists Or perinatologists, are obstetricians who specialize in the diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing care of expectant mothers and unborn babies who may be at risk of developing specific health problems.
While most pregnancy do good with good maternal & fetal outcome, about 10 % of pregnancy are associated with different complication & around 3-4% of babies may have some structural or genetic abnormalities that may result in mental or physical handicap.
MFM specialists look after pregnant women who have complicated pregnancy histories, medical condition (hypertension, diabetes, seizure disorders, autoimmune diseases, and blood clotting disorders, heart disease or infections) and high risk for pregnancy complication, such as, high blood pressure, a short cervix or early labour, IVF or multiple pregnancies. They look after your babies to diagnose different congenital abnormalities, chromosomal & genetic defect, fetal infection or anaemia, or risk to be very small.
Department of Maternal and Fetal Medicine Seeds of innocence
At our center we conduct a detailed clinical & genetic evaluation including family tree, individualized risk assessment for each patients to arrive at a precise diagnosis. Our aim is to offer personalized care, counseling and management strategies to provide our patients proper support and education that they need to deliver a healthy baby.
The center is equipped with best equipment & all scans are done as per international fetal medicine foundation (FMF, UK) & ISUOG guidelines including extended cardiac screening.
Who should schedule a visit to Maternal-fetal medicine specialist?
If the expectant mother & unborn baby is at risk for complications during pregnancy because of her pre-existing medical & surgical condition or previous pregnancy complication like:
- Advanced maternal age
- Obesity
- Pre-existing medical disorder
- Previous pregnancy complication
- Growth restricted babies
- Prematurity
- Multiple pregnancy
- Congenital malformation
- history of recurrent pregnancy losses,
- Prenatal screening for chromosomal & genetic condition
What is the role of Maternal-fetal medicine in proving care to high risk pregnancies?
Maternal-fetal medicine experts will make plan of care for women with high risk pregnancy, will monitor for different maternal and fetal condition, do different prenatal ultrasound examinations, and will provide you genetic counseling, prenatal diagnostic test & fetal intervention when indicated.
SERVICES PROVIDED UNDER THIS DEPARTMENT ARE:–
Premarital counseling
PRECONCEPTIONAL & PRENATAL CONSULTATION FOR:
- Prior pregnancy complications
- Prior pregnancy loss: stillbirth & recurrent pregnancy loss
- Twins or other multiple gestations
- Medical disorders- diabetes, hypertension, or other complex medical conditions; or
- Genetic problems
Prenatal Screening
- Down’s syndrome screening
- Pre-eclampsia screening
- Fetal growth restriction
- Preterm labour screening
- Prenatal screening & diagnosis of Beta thalassemia & other genetic condition
A. NON –INVASIVE (USG)
- Early pregnancy scans
- First trimester NT/ NB scans
- First trimester combined screening
- Non-invasive prenatal screening (NIPS)
- Anomaly scans (Level II)
- Cervical screening with uterine artery Doppler
- Fetal wellbeing scans
- Fetal growth & Doppler’s
- Fetal 3D/ 4D scan
- Multiple pregnancy scans
- Genetic Counseling
B. INVASIVE PRENATAL DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES
- CVS (Chorionic Villous Sampling)
- Amniocentesis.
- Fetal blood sampling
- Fetal reduction
- Amnioreduction
- Intrauterine transfusion
- Shunt procedures
C. Management of multiple pregnancy (twins, triplets & higher order)
- Management of monochorionic/dichorionic twins
- Screening for chromosomal abnormalities in twins
- Management of growth problems/fetal growth restriction
- Management of twin to twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS)
- Management of twin anaemia polycythemia sequence (TAPS)
- Management of twin reverse arterial perfusion (TRAP)
For Appointment Contact:
Maternal fetal medicine unit
Seeds of Innocence (South Delhi)
Fertility & fetal care Centre New Delhi 3, MMTC/STC Colony, Geetanjali Enclave, New Delhi-110017.
Seeds of Innocence (Ghaziabad)
Fertility & fetal care Centre: opp. Nehru Stadium Jogging Track, Ram Nagar, Pocket L, Nehru Nagar III, Nehru Nagar, Ghaziabad, U.P. 201001.
Ph no.: +91 9810350512
Email-info@seedsofinnocence.com
Seeds of Innocence Expertise
At seeds of innocence, our team of experts is equipped with all the latest technology to ensure better & faster results for patients. We provide in-house consultation to expecting mothers and ensure the best experience for expecting mothers.
FAQ’s
Q. What is an antenatal test?
Antenatal tests include different types of urine & blood tests to evaluate the well-being of both the fetus & expecting mother.
Q. How do you do an antenatal check-up?
The antenatal check-up includes evaluations of patient history, physical examination, & laboratory investigation.
Q. What happens in your first antenatal appointment?
In the first antenatal visit to a specialist, an expecting mother is likely to get a health assessment, report of pregnancy confirmation, and a detailed plan for the coming months.
Q. How vital is antenatal care?
An antenatal check-up allows early detection & prevention of complications that can be harmful to expecting mother & the fetus.
Q. When should antenatal care start?
Antenatal care should start between 8-12 weeks of pregnancy confirmation. This allows a specialist to provide the best consultation.
Our Doctors

Dr. Gauri Agarwal
Infertility Specialist
Dr. Gauri Agarwal is a young, dynamic and leading fertility specialist of Delhi/NCR. Dr. Agarwal is backed by a visionary thinking, die-hard determination and industry-rich experience of more than 10 years. She is the Director, IVF at Seeds of Innocens Centre. Dr. Agarwal finished her MBBS degree from Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical College, Pune. Post that, she did a Diplomate of National Board (DNB), Obstetrics and Gynaecology Residency Program from KG Superspecialty Hospital, Coimbatore. She followed this with a hard-earned Fellowship Program in Reproductive Medicine (Infertility) from the University of Gent, Belgium. Further, she received training in Embryology at the National University of Singapore.

Dr. Vandana Mishra
Infertility Specialist
Dr. Vandana Mishra has completed her MBBS from the prestigious Lady Hardinge Medical College, University of Delhi and has received her Masters in Obstetrics & Gynecology from the prestigious University College of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. She received gold medal in her masters degree. She has pursued her interest in the field of Assisted Reproductive Medicine, through a comprehensive Fellowship Course in Infertility & Reproductive Medicine from Nova IVI Spain/India. She is trained in pelvic ultrasounds, ovulation induction, IUI, IVF / ICSI, laparoscopy and hysteroscopy. She has a vast experience in handling difficult infertility cases including PCOS, Endometriosis, low egg reserve and azoospermia. Her special interest is dealing patients with recurrent pregnancy losses and genetic abnormalities. She has been successfully heading the Seeds of Innocens fertility centre at Patna since 2019 with utmost diligence yielding excellent success rates and patient satisfaction.

Dr. Julie Chhawchharia
Infertility Specialist
Dr. Julie Chhawchharia, is a competent and committed Infertility specialist in Reproductive Medicine with around a decade of extensive experience along with experience in obstetrics and gynaecology. She has been performing vaginal deliveries, caesarean sections, and various gynaecological surgeries.. She is an acknowledged expert in Reproductive Medicine services by DY Patil University, Navi Mumbai. She is also a meritorious and Gold award-winning student of Fellowship and Diploma in Minimal Access Surgery (Laparoscopy) from the prestigious World Laparoscopy Hospital, Gurgaon in 2014. She completed her MBBS degree and MS in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from the renowned Institute JJM Medical College in Davangere, Karnataka.

Dr. Shruti Singh
Infertility Specialist
Dr Shruti Singh is Senior Infertility Consultant and Centre Head at Seeds of Innocens IVF centre, Ranchi. She has more than a decade of experience in the field of Gynaecology and Infertility. She has specialised in the areas of IVF, IUI, ICSI, TESA, TESE, Reproductive medicine, embryo transfer, cryopreservation, gynaecological endoscopic surgeries and other fertility related procedures from one of the India’s leading Fertility Academy. She is passionate about utmost patient care and is determined to give best of IVF results with latest technologies in the most economical scenario. She has been doing around 30-40 IVF cycles per month with a consistent result of 70-80% . She has done her MBBS, MS (OBGY) from MUHS, Nashik and has trained herself in endoscopic procedures under Dr Pradeep Garg (AIIMS, New Delhi). She is trained at FOGSI recognised ultrasound training centre in the field of basic and advanced gynaecological and obstetrics ultrasonography from Mumbai. She has bagged around 17 publications in National and International Journals and has experience of paper presentations at various national conferences.

Dr. Seema Madan
Infertility Specialist
Dr. Seema has done her M.D (Obstetrics & gynecology) from Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak Haryana. She has 19 year experience in Gynecology. Before joining Seeds of Innocens she was at ART at KJIVF and Laparoscopy Center as Consultant. She also worked at Fortis Bloom IVF, lady Harding Medical College, and Fortis Escorts Hospital & Research Centre.

Dr. Kriti Tiwari
Clinical Centre head
Dr. Kriti Tiwari is a qualified medical professional working as Clinical Centre head at Seeds Of Innocens, Malviya Nagar with more than 5 years of experience in infertility workup and management. She has completed her MBBS, M.S. Obstt. & Gynaecology, senior residency and FNB reproductive medicine all from one of the prestigious medical college of India, Maulana Azad Medical college, Delhi. Her key functioning areas in the field of infertility includes counselling and handling OPDs of patients with strong diagnostic skills, IUI, IVF, ICSI Procedures, IVF-embryo transfer, andrology, surgical sperm retrieval by PESA, TESA, laparoscopy & hysteroscopy and obstetric management of patients. Dr. Kriti Tiwari is conscious for improving the quality of life of patients through accurate diagnosis, timely intervention and ethical treatment by expertise in managing difficult cases like multiple IVF failures, severe endometriosis, poor responders and severe male factor with high success rates. She has always been updated in the education of her relevant field by training many junior doctors under her, attending several conferences in her field. She has published various papers and chapters in renowned books and made contribution in this field. Her recent publication was a chapter on “conservative management of ectopic pregnancy” in Manual of ART and laboratory Sciences, 2022.

Dr Hina Ali
Infertility Specialist
Dr. Hina Ali, is a highly qualified and accomplished medical professional with a specialization in Reproductive Medicine. Dr. Ali holds an MBBS degree from the prestigious Maulana Azad Medical College in Delhi, India, and completed her MS from UCMS & GTBH, Delhi. With a remarkable track record, she was awarded the Gold Medal for her FRM fellowship. Dr. Ali has over ten years of experience in the medical field, and her expertise in IVF spans over seven years. With her vast knowledge and skillset, Dr. Hina Ali is dedicated to providing the highest quality care to her patients.

Dr. Mangla
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Dr. Mangla is a highly qualified professional, with an M.B.B.S. degree from Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh in 1989, and an M.D. in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from the same institution in 1993. She has also completed fellowships in fetal Sonography & Infertility from prestigious organizations. With a pioneering spirit, she established the first IVF center in Bhopal and has since gained more than 25+ years of vast experience. Dr Mangla is an astute professional with rich and extensive experience in Interventional Sonography. Her expertise extends to all facets of clinical practice, including patient care, research, and academics. She has also been a key member of the organizing committee for numerous national and international conferences focused on ART procedures.

Dr. Nivedita
Infertility Specialist
Dr. Nivedita is a highly qualified medical professional, holding an M.B.B.S. degree from Era Medical College in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. She completed her Compulsory Rotating Internship training from 2013 to 2014, further demonstrating her commitment to excellence in the medical field. She has also earned an M.S. in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from D.Y. Patil Medical College in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India, showcasing her dedication to specialization in this area of medicine. In addition to her formal education, Dr. Nivedita has undergone rigorous training and achieved fellowships in fetal Sonography, Infertility, and Hysteroscopy from renowned organizations. Her extensive education and training have equipped Dr. Nivedita with the knowledge, skills, and expertise to provide her patients with exceptional medical care. Her commitment to professional development and her dedication to staying current with the latest medical advancements make her a highly respected and trusted medical practitioner in her field.