Blastocyst Culture
Blastocyst Culture Services at HOPE Women’s Hospital
Blastocyst culture is an advanced technique used during in vitro fertilization (IVF) to grow embryos in the laboratory for an extended period, typically up to five or six days. At HOPE Women’s Hospital, we offer comprehensive blastocyst culture services as part of our advanced fertility care. Led by experienced specialists like Dr. Yesha Chokshi-Shah and Dr. Anita Jayant Shah, our team is dedicated to providing personalized, effective, and compassionate care to help individuals and couples achieve successful pregnancies. .What is Blastocyst Culture?
Blastocyst culture involves growing embryos in the laboratory for a longer duration compared to traditional IVF (which typically involves three days of embryo culture). By allowing embryos to develop to the blastocyst stage, embryologists can better assess their quality and select the most viable embryos for transfer into the uterus, optimizing the chances of successful implantation and pregnancy.
Our Approach to Blastocyst Culture
- Ultrasound: Obstetric ultrasound is a non-invasive imaging technique used to visualize the fetus, assess growth, anatomy, and detect structural abnormalities or anomalies.
- Genetic Testing: Genetic tests such as amniocentesis, chorionic villus sampling (CVS), cell-free DNA testing (cfDNA), and carrier screening can identify chromosomal disorders, genetic conditions, and inherited traits.
- Fetal Echocardiography: This specialized ultrasound assesses fetal heart anatomy, function, and detects cardiac abnormalities or congenital heart defects.
- MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging): MRI provides detailed images of fetal structures, brain development, and soft tissue abnormalities, complementing ultrasound findings.
- Percutaneous Umbilical Blood Sampling (PUBS): PUBS is a diagnostic procedure to obtain fetal blood samples for genetic testing, blood disorders, or infections.
- Fetal Biopsy: In some cases, fetal tissue samples may be obtained via biopsy for genetic analysis or evaluation of specific conditions.
Benefits of Blastocyst Culture at HOPE Women’s Hospital
- Improved Embryo Selection: Blastocyst culture allows for better assessment of embryo quality, leading to improved selection of the most viable embryos for transfer.
- Enhanced Pregnancy Rates: By transferring high-quality blastocyst-stage embryos, we can enhance the chances of successful implantation and pregnancy, ultimately improving overall IVF success rates.
- Comprehensive Fertility Care: In addition to blastocyst culture, we offer a range of fertility services, including fertility testing, ovarian stimulation, embryo transfer, and other assisted reproductive technologies (ART), providing comprehensive care to address various fertility concerns.
Benefits of Prenatal Diagnosis
Early Detection: Prenatal diagnosis allows for early detection of fetal abnormalities, genetic conditions, or structural anomalies, enabling timely medical interventions and treatment planning.
Risk Assessment: Diagnostic tests provide accurate risk assessment for chromosomal disorders, genetic syndromes, congenital anomalies, and other fetal health concerns.
Treatment Planning: Results from prenatal diagnosis help healthcare providers and families develop personalized treatment plans, medical management strategies, and interventions for the baby's health.
Emotional Preparation: Expectant parents can emotionally prepare for potential challenges, medical needs, and specialized care for the baby based on diagnostic findings.
Reproductive Decision-Making: Prenatal diagnosis supports informed reproductive decision-making, including options for pregnancy continuation, termination, or adoption based on individual circumstances and values.
Family Support: Prenatal diagnosis provides opportunities for family counseling, support services, and connections with healthcare professionals and specialists for comprehensive care.
Our Approach to Prenatal Diagnosis
At HOPE Women's Hospital, our approach to prenatal diagnosis includes:
Comprehensive Evaluation: Thorough evaluation of maternal health, medical history, family history, and fetal development to determine the need for prenatal diagnostic tests.
Individualized Care: Personalized care plans based on diagnostic results, risk assessment, maternal preferences, and family values.
Multidisciplinary Team: Collaboration with obstetricians, perinatologists, genetic counsellors, radiologists, neonatologists, and other specialists to provide comprehensive prenatal care and support.
Patient Education: In-depth education, counselling, and support for expectant parents to understand diagnostic tests, interpret results, and make informed decisions about pregnancy management.
Emotional Support: Compassionate, empathetic care to address emotional needs, concerns, and coping strategies related to prenatal diagnosis, pregnancy outcomes, and family planning.
Follow-up Care: Ongoing monitoring, follow-up appointments, and coordination of care throughout pregnancy, delivery, and postnatal period for optimal maternal and fetal outcomes.
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