Medical articles from Dr Srividhya Sankaran

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12/09/2023

Consultant in obstetrics and maternal and fetal medicine

What makes a pregnancy high risk?

A high-risk pregnancy involves increased health risks for a mother and her baby before, during, or after the pregnancy. Patients with high-risk pregnancies require specialised maternal-fetal care. Here, Dr Srividhya Sankaran, renowned consultant in maternal-fetal medicine and obstetrics based in London, provides a comprehensive insight into high-risk pregnancies.

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10/02/2023

Dr Srividhya Sankaran

Consultant in obstetrics and maternal and fetal medicine

How long does antenatal care last?

In one of our latest articles here, Dr Srividhya Sankaran, a highly regarded London-based consultant in obstetrics and maternal and foetal medicine, tells us all we need to know about antenatal care.

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01/02/2023

Dr Srividhya Sankaran

Consultant in obstetrics and maternal and fetal medicine

Childbirth: What type of delivery is right for me?

Leading consultant in maternal-fetal medicine and obstetrics Dr Srividhya Sankaran offers expert advice for women planning for childbirth on the various approaches used to deliver babies in this informative article.

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22/09/2022

Dr Srividhya Sankaran

Consultant in obstetrics and maternal and fetal medicine

What are the different types of ultrasound scans in pregnancy?

Different types of ultrasound are undertaken depending on the stage of the pregnancy, and also for various reasons. These can include calculating the chances of the pregnancy being affected with Down’s syndrome and risk of going into preterm labour, alongside many others. Highly-experienced consultant in maternal-foetal medicine (MFM) and obstetrics Dr Srividhya Sankaran, is here to explain these different ultrasound scans.