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The NT scan at 11–14 weeks: what it checks and how to prepare
The window for the NT scan is short - 11 weeks to 13 weeks and 6 days. Here is what the scan measures, why timing matters, and what to do with the result.
M.D. Obs & Gyn, Gold Medalist · FNB, High Risk Pregnancy & Perinatology
High-risk pregnancy & fetal medicine care in Ahmedabad
Dr. Devang Patel reads your scans, plans your care and attends your birth at Divine Women's Hospital, Gota - for high-risk pregnancies and healthy ones alike.
- deliveries handled
- 13,000+
- OPD consultations
- 75,000+
- surgeries performed
- 3,000+
FMF (UK) accreditedNT scan & fetal medicine
First FNB in High Risk Pregnancy & Perinatology in Gujarat. NT scan accredited by the Fetal Medicine Foundation, UK.
- Gold Medalist, M.D. Obstetrics & Gynecology
- First FNB (High Risk Pregnancy & Perinatology) in Gujarat
- NT scan accredited by the Fetal Medicine Foundation, UK
- Trained at Fernandez Hospital, Hyderabad
- NABH-accredited hospital · labour care 24 × 7
- Consultations in Gujarati, Hindi & English
Scan schedule
Your pregnancy, scan by scan
Each scan has a window when it gives the most useful answer. Select one to see what it checks and when to book it.
Routine
If advised
11 – 13+6 weeks
NT scan
Nuchal translucency with first-trimester screening, between 11 and 13+6 weeks. CVS can be offered in this window if testing is needed.
Read about this careTreatments
Specialist care, under one consultant
31 conditions, scans and procedures - from a first antenatal visit to fetal procedures and keyhole surgery. View all
From the first antenatal visit to delivery - with a written plan for pregnancies complicated by blood pressure, diabetes, autoimmune disease, the placenta or a previous loss.
- High-risk pregnancyPregnancy with blood pressure, diabetes, thyroid or autoimmune disease, a previous loss, or a placenta that needs watching.
- Twin & multiple pregnancyChorionicity scans, two-weekly surveillance for twins sharing a placenta, and planned delivery.
- Recurrent pregnancy lossA structured search for the cause after repeated miscarriage, and close support in the next pregnancy.
- Pregnancy care & deliveryAntenatal visits, normal delivery, VBAC, caesarean section, labour epidural and water birth.
- Gestational diabetesTesting, sugar targets, diet, medicines and delivery planning for diabetes that starts or is first found in pregnancy.
- High BP & pre-eclampsiaScreening, prevention with aspirin, safe BP control and timely delivery for high blood pressure and pre-eclampsia in pregnancy.
- Placenta praevia & accretaScan follow-up, bleeding precautions and a carefully planned delivery when the placenta is low or abnormally attached.
- APLA & lupus in pregnancyPlanned care for antiphospholipid syndrome and lupus, from pre-conception through blood-thinning treatment, scans and delivery.
- Small baby (FGR)Growth and Doppler scans to tell a healthy small baby from one that is not getting enough from the placenta, and to time the birth.
- Preterm birth preventionCervical length scans, progesterone and cervical stitch for women at higher risk of giving birth too early.
- Normal delivery & VBACSupport for vaginal birth, including vaginal birth after a previous caesarean, with continuous labour cover and a clear plan.
- IVF & 35+ pregnancyCloser early scans, screening and a delivery plan for pregnancies conceived through IVF or after the age of 35.
- Thyroid & anaemia in pregnancyTesting and treatment for hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism and anaemia, two of the most common medical problems in Indian pregnancies.
Scans read by the fetal medicine specialist who will act on them: NT, anomaly, fetal echo, growth and Doppler, plus genetic testing and fetal therapy when needed.
- Fetal medicine & scansNT scan, level II anomaly scan, growth and Doppler scans, and fetal echocardiography when indicated.
- Amniocentesis & CVSDiagnostic testing for chromosomal and genetic conditions, and procedures such as fetal reduction and intrauterine transfusion.
- NT scan (11–14 weeks)A detailed scan between 11 and 13+6 weeks that measures the nuchal translucency, checks early anatomy and, with a blood test, estimates the chance of chromosomal conditions.
- Level II anomaly scanA detailed mid-pregnancy scan, usually at 18–22 weeks, that checks how each part of the baby has formed, along with the placenta, fluid and cervix.
- Fetal echocardiographyA focused, detailed ultrasound of the baby’s heart - its chambers, valves, major vessels, blood flow and rhythm - for pregnancies with a higher chance of a heart condition.
- Growth & Doppler scanScans in the second half of pregnancy that measure how the baby is growing and use Doppler to check blood flow through the placenta and the baby’s circulation.
- NIPT & genetic counsellingCell-free DNA blood screening for chromosomal conditions from 10 weeks, and counselling to help couples understand genetic risks, test options and results.
- Fetal therapy & IUTTreatment of the baby before birth - including intrauterine blood transfusion for fetal anaemia and fetal reduction in higher-order multiple pregnancy.
PCOS, fibroids, cysts, menopause and contraception, and keyhole (laparoscopic and hysteroscopic) surgery when an operation is the right answer.
- Laparoscopic surgeryKeyhole surgery for fibroids, ovarian cysts, endometriosis, ectopic pregnancy and hysterectomy.
- Gynecology clinicPCOS, period problems, infections, contraception, pre-conception checks and menopause care.
- PCOS / PCODDiagnosis and long-term management of polycystic ovary syndrome - periods, weight, skin, hair and fertility.
- Uterine fibroidsAssessment and treatment of fibroids, from watchful waiting and medicines to keyhole removal that preserves the uterus.
- Ovarian cystsWorking out what kind of cyst it is, whether it needs anything at all, and keyhole removal that preserves the ovary when it does.
- Laparoscopic hysterectomyRemoval of the uterus by keyhole surgery, when other treatments have not helped or are not suitable.
- HysteroscopyA thin camera passed through the cervix to see inside the uterus, and to treat polyps, septum, adhesions and cavity fibroids.
- Menopause careHelp with hot flushes, sleep, mood and vaginal symptoms, a balanced discussion of HRT, and protection of bone and heart health.
- Planning a pregnancyA check-up before you conceive, so the pregnancy starts with the right vitamins, tests, vaccinations and medicines in place.
- ContraceptionUnbiased advice on every method of contraception, with Copper-T and hormonal IUD insertion and removal in the clinic.
14+years in obstetrics & gynecology
About the doctor
About Dr. Devang Patel
An obstetrician, gynecologist and laparoscopic surgeon whose particular work is the pregnancy that needs more than a routine schedule.
After his M.D. in Obstetrics & Gynecology, where he graduated as gold medalist, Dr. Patel completed the FNB fellowship in High Risk Pregnancy & Perinatology - the first awarded in Gujarat - and trained in maternal-fetal medicine, 3D ultrasound and high-risk pregnancy at Fernandez Hospital, Hyderabad.
- M.D. (Obstetrics & Gynecology), Gold Medalist
- FNB (High Risk Pregnancy & Perinatology) - first FNB (HRP & P) of Gujarat
- NT scan accreditation, Fetal Medicine Foundation (UK)
- Fundamental Critical Care Support (FCCS)
- Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO, AAFP)
Director, Divine Women's Hospital
A women’s hospital, led by its doctors
Dr. Devang Patel is a director of Divine Women's Hospital, a NABH-accredited women’s hospital on the S.G. Highway in Gota. He sees patients there and helps plan how the hospital looks after them.
Antenatal visits, fetal medicine scans, labour, caesarean and keyhole surgery all take place on the same floor of Athena Avenue, with a neonatologist available for newborns. Your notes and scans stay in one place, and the doctor who planned your care is the one who attends your birth.
- 24 × 7labour, emergency & operating theatre
- NABHaccredited hospital
- On sitefetal medicine scans & newborn care
Dr. Devang PatelDirector, Divine Women's Hospital
Your first visit
Four steps from first call to a written plan
- 1
Book a time
Call or WhatsApp +91 90545 74829. Mention how many weeks pregnant you are, if you are.
- 2
Send your reports
Share earlier scans and blood reports on WhatsApp so they are read before you arrive.
- 3
Consultation and scan
History, examination and, where needed, the scan - reported by the doctor in the same visit.
- 4
A written plan
You leave knowing which tests are next, the warning signs to watch for, and when to come back.
Location
Find the hospital in Gota
Third floor, Athena Avenue, S.G. Highway - behind jaguar showroom, near eulogia hotel. Labour, operating theatre and neonatal care round the clock.
- Athena Avenue, Gota - Jagatpur, S.G. Highway, Ahmedabad 382481
- OPD by appointment · Emergency 24 × 7
- +91 90545 74829
Patients travel from Gota · Jagatpur · Chandlodia · Sola · Thaltej · Chandkheda · Gandhinagar · Kalol · Ghatlodia · Ranip · Vastrapur · Bodakdev · and more
Patient guides
Read before your visit
- High blood pressure in pregnancy: the warning signs you should not wait on
- Expecting twins? Why “do they share a placenta?” is the first question
- NIPT or NT scan: which test do you need, and can one replace the other?
- Pregnancy after 35: fertility, risks and how to plan a healthy pregnancy
- Uterine fibroids: symptoms, when to treat, and the options available
01Where does Dr. Devang Patel consult?
At Divine Women's Hospital, 301 to 305, 3rd Floor, Athena Avenue, near Eulogia Hotel, behind Jaguar Showroom, Gota - Jagatpur, Sarkhej - Gandhinagar Highway, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 382481. He also consults at Marengo CIMS Hospital, Sola.
02How do I book an appointment?
Call +91 90545 74829 or send a WhatsApp message to the same number with your name, the number of weeks of pregnancy (if pregnant) and your preferred day. The team will confirm a time.
03What should I bring to my first visit?
All previous scan reports, blood test reports, discharge summaries from earlier pregnancies or surgeries, and a list of medicines you take. If you are pregnant, bring your pregnancy card if you have one.
04Is the hospital open at night for emergencies?
Yes. Divine Women’s Hospital provides obstetric and labour care 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In an emergency, call the hospital number and come in directly.
05I live outside Ahmedabad. Can I send reports before coming?
Yes. WhatsApp your reports in advance so they can be reviewed and, where needed, the right scan can be scheduled on the day of your visit.
06Which languages are consultations held in?
Gujarati, Hindi and English.
Book a consultation with Dr. Devang Patel
+91 90545 74829Send your reports on WhatsApp beforehand and they will be reviewed before your visit.