Q. What is Fetal cardiac counseling?

It involve extensive counseling of the family before evaluation, performing a diagnostic test with a high degree of sensitivity and specifity which in this case is fetal echocardiography, post evaluation counseling of the family, in-utero care of the fetus diagnosed to have CHD, arrangements of safe delivery at a centre well equipped with all modalities in neonatal practice, post delivery care of the newborn.

Why a fetal cardiac counseling is important:

1. Early Detection of congenital heart defects
2. Preparation for treatments post-birth
3. Delivery Planning
4. Interdisciplinary Coordination
5. Informed Decision Making
6. Improved Outcomes
7. Genetic Counseling and Monitoring Progress