Fetal Medicine

Shalamar Hospital—part of the Shalamar Institute of Health Sciences in Lahore—is now offering comprehensive Maternal–Fetal Medicine services within its Women’s Health Center. This development elevates its longstanding commitment to high‑risk obstetric care through advanced diagnostics, multidisciplinary collaboration, and patient‑centered interventions .

Led by Experts in High‑Risk Obstetrics and Fetal Medicine

 

Dr. Shazia Rasul, MBBS, FCPS, MCPS, MHPE, Int Masters Maternal Fetal Medicne, DHEP, serves as Associate Professor of OBGYN at Shalamar Medical & Dental College. With over 18 years of experience and a strong academic and clinical profile, she actively contributes to research and patient care.

  1. Maternal Medical Conditions

MFM experts care for pregnant individuals with:

Hypertensive disorders: chronic hypertension, preeclampsia, and HELLP syndrome

Diabetes: type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes requiring advanced management

Autoimmune and endocrine disorders: e.g., SLE, antiphospholipid syndrome, thyroid disease

Renal, cardiac, and clotting disorders

Obesity and history of recurrent miscarriages or pregnancy loss

Substance use disorders and preterm labor risk

Multiple gestations: twins, triplets with complications like discordant growth or TTTS

  1. Fetal Conditions

They also address a wide range of fetal issues, including:

 

Congenital anomalies: heart defects, neural tube defects, cleft lip/palate, abdominal wall defects (e.g., gastroschisis, omphalocele)

 

Fetal growth abnormalities: IUGR, macrosomia, or growth discordance in twins

 

Fetal anemia and hydrops fetalis

 

Umbilical cord or placental abnormalities, such as velamentous insertion or placenta accreta

 

Fetal arrhythmias and infections, including congenital infections like CMV or parvovirus

Diagnostic & Genetic Evaluation

Non-invasive screening: NIPT, serum markers, detailed ultrasounds including NT and anomaly scans

Invasive testing: amniocentesis, CVS, cordocentesis for genetic and chromosomal diagnosis

Imaging & Monitoring

Advanced ultrasound: growth scans, Doppler studies (umbilical, MCA, ductus venosus)

Fetal echocardiography and 3D/4D imaging for structural details.

Fetal Therapies & Interventions

Intrauterine transfusions for fetal anemia

Amnioreduction or shunt placement for polyhydramnios or thoracic effusions

High-Risk Pregnancy Management

Specialized care coordination for mothers with chronic health conditions affecting pregnancy

Preconception counseling for genetic or medical risk factors

Surveillance and management planning for preterm labor risk and delivery

 

Multidisciplinary Coordination

Collaboration among neonatologists, geneticists, pediatric surgeons, radiologists, and anesthesiologists

 

Preparation for neonatal interventions and delivery planning

Consultants

Prof. Nazli Hameed

MBBS, FCPS,MHPE, FRCOG
Professor Chair-Maternal and Child Health & Head of OBGYN

Dr. Shazia Rasul

MBBS, FCPS, MCPS, CMT
Associate Professor