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.
- 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
- 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