Antenatal Screening
Diagnostic testing performed early in pregnancy to assess your baby's health and screen for potential conditions.
What is Antenatal Screening?
Antenatal screening includes a range of tests performed during pregnancy to assess your baby's development and screen for potential chromosomal or structural conditions. This typically includes blood tests and specialized ultrasounds performed at specific points in your pregnancy, with some screening tests available as early as the first trimester. These are screening tests, meaning they assess risk and may be followed by further diagnostic testing if results suggest a need for closer evaluation. Your obstetrician or a maternal-fetal medicine specialist reviews your results with you and explains what they mean for your pregnancy.
Why is this procedure performed?
- Routine screening recommended during pregnancy
- Assessing risk for chromosomal conditions such as Down syndrome
- Evaluating your baby's structural development via detailed ultrasound
- A family history or risk factor warranting closer screening
- Providing information to support informed decisions about your pregnancy care
How does this procedure help?
Antenatal screening provides valuable information about your baby's development early in pregnancy, allowing your care team to identify and plan for any conditions that may need additional monitoring or specialist involvement. For the majority of pregnancies, these screenings provide reassurance that development is progressing as expected. Your obstetric team is on hand to explain your results clearly and discuss any recommended next steps, should further evaluation be needed.
How quickly can this be arranged in India?
Typical timeline in India
2–4 weeks
Compared to Canada / USA
70–85% faster
Cost savings vs. Canada / USA
60–85% less
Context
Patients in Canada and the USA wait an average of 6–18 months for elective procedures. In India's private sector, the same procedures are typically scheduled within 2–4 weeks of confirmation.
Timeline data based on publicly available data from the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) and NHS/Commonwealth Fund comparative studies. Cost estimates based on publicly available medical tourism cost comparisons, including Patients Beyond Borders. Actual costs vary by hospital and case complexity and are confirmed during your clinical assessment.
How does Medicay Global help?
We coordinate access to this procedure through our vetted hospital network in India, handling everything non-clinical along the way. Your Personal Medical Representative manages scheduling, logistics, and communication on your behalf, so you can focus on your health. Medicay Global coordinates access — all clinical decisions are made by licensed physicians.
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