Thalassemia in Pregnancy Treatment in PCMC, Pune - Srushti Hospital and IVF Center
Searching for thalassemia in pregnancy care near me in PCMC or Pune? Srushti Hospital and IVF Center is on Dange Chowk Road in Thergaon, reachable from Wakad, Dange Chowk and across Pimpri-Chinchwad. Srushti Hospital and IVF Center provides the facility for antenatal screening and monitoring under Dr. Nikhil A. Mahadar, gynecologist in PCMC, at a single location.
Srushti Hospital and IVF Center in Thergaon, PCMC, manages thalassemia in pregnancy under Dr. Nikhil A. Mahadar, gynecologist in PCMC, covering screening, haemoglobin monitoring, genetic counselling and same-visit growth scans for couples in PCMC and Pune.
What Is Thalassemia?
Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder that affects how the body produces haemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. It ranges from a mild carrier state with few or no symptoms to a more significant form needing ongoing medical management, depending on how many affected genes a person has.
As a gynecologist in PCMC, Dr. Nikhil A. Mahadar includes thalassemia screening as part of routine antenatal blood work, since knowing carrier status early gives couples time to understand what it means for the pregnancy and for future planning.
Types of Thalassemia
Thalassemia minor (trait)
A carrier state with one affected gene. Most people with thalassemia minor have mild or no symptoms and live entirely normal lives.
Thalassemia major
A more significant form with two affected genes, generally identified and managed from childhood, often needing regular blood transfusions.
Alpha and beta thalassemia
The two main genetic types, based on which part of the haemoglobin molecule is affected. Both can range from minor to major depending on how many genes are involved.
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Managing Thalassemia During Pregnancy
- Haemoglobin monitoring. Checked through pregnancy, since thalassemia can affect baseline haemoglobin levels.
- Iron studies before any iron supplementation. Thalassemia carriers can have normal or high iron stores despite lower haemoglobin, so Dr. Mahadar checks iron levels before recommending supplementation rather than assuming it is needed.
- Folic acid supplementation. Generally recommended as part of standard antenatal care.
- Same-visit growth scans. Monitoring the baby's growth, performed personally by Dr. Mahadar, since anaemia can be associated with growth changes in some cases.
- Haematologist coordination for significant cases. For thalassemia major or more complex management, Dr. Mahadar coordinates with a haematologist rather than managing transfusion-related care independently.
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Why Thalassemia Screening Matters in Pregnancy
Antenatal blood tests generally include thalassemia screening. If the screening shows the mother carries thalassemia trait, testing the partner is recommended, since if both parents carry the trait, there is a chance in each pregnancy that the baby could inherit thalassemia major.
Being a carrier does not affect most pregnancies directly. The screening exists specifically to identify the smaller number of couples where both partners carry the trait, so that informed decisions and appropriate monitoring can happen early rather than being discovered later.
Genetic Counselling and Testing Options
If both partners carry thalassemia trait, Dr. Mahadar discusses what this means and the prenatal testing options available for assessing the baby, such as chorionic villus sampling or amniocentesis, depending on the stage of pregnancy and individual circumstances. This is a detailed, personal conversation rather than a standard protocol applied the same way to everyone.
Why Choose Srushti Hospital and IVF Center
- Thalassemia screening as routine antenatal care. Not an optional add-on, but a standard part of the antenatal blood work Dr. Mahadar, gynecologist in PCMC, orders.
- Accurate, careful guidance on iron. Iron levels checked before assuming supplementation is needed.
- Same-visit growth monitoring. Ultrasound performed personally through pregnancy.
- Coordinated care for more significant cases. Working alongside a haematologist when needed, rather than in isolation.
- Reasonable, transparent pricing. A flat ₹500 consultation fee, with any further testing cost confirmed upfront.
Frequently Asked Questions
Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder affecting how the body produces haemoglobin, ranging from a mild carrier state to a more significant form needing ongoing medical management.
For most people, thalassemia minor causes mild or no symptoms and does not significantly complicate pregnancy on its own. Screening matters mainly for what it reveals about the baby’s risk if the partner is also a carrier.
Not automatically. Thalassemia carriers can have normal or high iron stores despite lower haemoglobin, so Dr. Mahadar checks iron levels before recommending supplementation rather than assuming it is needed.
There is a chance in each pregnancy that the baby could inherit thalassemia major. Dr. Mahadar discusses what this means and the prenatal testing options available.
Yes. Thalassemia screening is generally included as part of routine antenatal blood work.
Thalassemia major is managed with ongoing medical care, generally including regular blood transfusions, coordinated by a haematologist alongside routine paediatric care.
It can in some cases, which is why same-visit growth scans are part of monitoring a pregnancy where thalassemia is a factor.
The consultation fee is ₹500 per visit. Call ahead to confirm whether the same fee applies to a follow-up visit.
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Serving Thergaon, Dange Chowk, Wakad and Pimpri-Chinchwad
Shop No 19, 19A, 20, Ground Floor, Metropole Building, Dange Chowk Road, opposite Runwal Heritage, Thergaon, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Maharashtra 411033
6:30 PM to 9:30 PM, Monday to Saturday
Morning consultation, by appointment: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Monday to Sunday
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₹500 per visit