Introduction to Fetal Medicine and Maternal-Fetal Physiology
This module introduces the principles of fetal medicine, emphasizing the physiology of pregnancy, fetal growth and development, placental function, and maternal adaptations. Learners will understand the role of fetal medicine specialists, prenatal care pathways, ethical considerations, and the multidisciplinary approach required for managing high-risk pregnancies. The module establishes a strong foundation for advanced fetal assessment and clinical decision-making.
This module provides comprehensive training in obstetric ultrasound, including fetal anatomical surveys, normal fetal development, biometric measurements, and systematic image acquisition. Students gain proficiency in performing first, second, and third-trimester scans while recognizing normal and abnormal fetal anatomy.
Students learn to identify, classify, and manage congenital fetal anomalies involving all major organ systems. The module emphasizes systematic anomaly detection, differential diagnosis, prognosis, and multidisciplinary counseling.
This module develops competency in fetal Doppler studies, enabling learners to evaluate fetal circulation, placental function, and cardiovascular status for high-risk pregnancy management.
Learners gain specialized knowledge of fetal cardiac anatomy, screening protocols, congenital heart disease, and fetal cardiac function through comprehensive fetal echocardiographic evaluation.
This module focuses on comprehensive management of high-risk pregnancies requiring intensive fetal monitoring, multidisciplinary collaboration, and individualized care planning.