Previous baby had a birth defect? How to plan your next pregnancy | Deepthi Jammi | Fetal Medicine

If your previous pregnancy was affected by a birth defect or fetal anomaly, one of the most difficult questions is: Will it happen again? In this video, Dr. Deepthi Jammi, Senior Consultant Fetal Medicine Specialist at Jammi Scans, T. Nagar, Chennai, explains how couples can prepare for their next pregnancy after a previous birth defect. Not all birth defects have the same cause or recurrence risk. Understanding the specific fetal anomaly, identifying possible genetic or chromosomal conditions, and evaluating factors such as maternal blood sugar levels and folic acid status can help guide future pregnancy planning. Dr. Deepthi discusses the importance of genetic testing, preserving relevant samples from the affected pregnancy, and seeking preconception counselling before trying again. Learn how evaluating the affected baby, both parents, and a subsequent pregnancy can help guide appropriate prenatal testing. Every pregnancy deserves individualised medical advice. #BirthDefects #PregnancyPlanning #FetalMedicine 00:00 What to Do After a Previous Birth Defect 00:25 How Common Are Fetal Anomalies? 01:05 Why the Type of Birth Defect Matters 01:49 Understanding Genetic and Other Causes 02:52 Spina Bifida and Modifiable Risk Factors 03:44 Why Identifying the Cause Early Matters 04:16 Preconception Counselling Before Your Next Pregnancy 04:40 Genetic Testing: Baby, Parents and Future Pregnancy ABOUT DR. DEEPTHI JAMMI Dr. Deepthi Jammi, MBBS, MS (OB/GYN), is a Gold Medalist, Fetal Medicine Specialist and Director of Jammi Scans, a specialized fetal medicine and pregnancy ultrasound centre in T. Nagar, Chennai. She completed a Fellowship in Advanced OB/GYN Ultrasound at Mediscan in 2011 and a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Fetal Medicine from Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University in 2016. With 15+ years of experience, Dr. Deepthi has performed over 1.5 lakh pregnancy ultrasound scans. Her expertise includes early pregnancy scans, Nuchal Translucency (NT) scans, anomaly scans, fetal growth and Doppler studies, fetal echocardiography, high-risk pregnancy monitoring, prenatal diagnosis and genetic counselling. She also performs advanced fetal medicine procedures including amniocentesis, Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS), fetal reduction and intrauterine blood transfusion (IUT). Dr. Deepthi is a regular faculty member at national conferences and is actively involved in medical education. Also, she has trained over 100 doctors thus far through Jammi Scans' 8-week fellowship in advanced OB/GYN ultrasound. ABOUT JAMMI SCANS Jammi Scans is an NABCB ISO 9001:2015 certified fetal medicine and advanced OB/GYN ultrasound centre in T. Nagar, Chennai. The centre provides pregnancy ultrasound, prenatal screening and diagnosis, genetic counselling, high-risk pregnancy monitoring and advanced fetal medicine procedures. Led by Fetal Medicine Specialist Dr. Deepthi Jammi, Jammi Scans also has a strong medical education focus through its 8-week fellowship in advanced OB/GYN ultrasound. Website: https://www.jammiscans.com/ Tamil Website: https://www.jammiscans.in/ Address: Jammi Scans 14, Jagadeeswaran Street T. Nagar, Chennai Phone: 7338771733 / 7904513421 / 044-43594620 Email: management@jammiscans.com DISCLAIMER All the information provided by Jammi Scans (Formerly Chennai Women’s Clinic and Scan Center) and/or Dr.Deepthi Jammi (henceforth called the CREATORS) through its video, blog series is strictly for informational purposes only, and all content, including text, graphics, video, images, and information, contained on or available through its digital platforms are only general information about gynecology, obstetric ultrasound scan services, practices, and standards, and the same is intended for information purposes only. Any video, audio, or text content is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The information provided by the CREATORS should not be used to self-diagnose or self-treat any health condition. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers on any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of some information/inference you may have gathered from any video, audio, or text content published by the CREATORS. The medical information, on any platform (digital or print), published by the CREATORS is provided “as is” without any representations or warranties, express or implied. The CREATORS shall not be responsible or liable for the use of any advice or information that you may obtain through this website as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.