NT Scan & First-Trimester Screening
11–14 week nuchal translucency scan, FMF (UK) certified.
Book thisDr. Sushma Dhakal · Fetal Medicine Specialist in Kathmandu, NepalCaring for two lives, from the very first heartbeat.
Expert pregnancy scans, high-risk pregnancy care and compassionate counselling, from a fetal medicine specialist trained at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi and certified by the Fetal Medicine Foundation (UK).
MBBS · MD (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) · Fellowship in Fetal Medicine
10+Years in practice
FMFUK certified
3Languages
About
Meet Dr. Sushma Dhakal
Dr. Sushma Dhakal is a Nepali obstetrician-gynaecologist with a Fellowship in Fetal Medicine from BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi (2025–2026). She holds FMF (UK) certification in NT and anomaly scanning and performs first-trimester, anomaly, genetic sonogram, neurosonogram, growth and Doppler scans, as well as amniocentesis, chorionic villus sampling and fetal procedures. Before her fellowship she worked as Registrar at Kirtipur Hospital and as Lecturer at Nepal Medical College, and as Medical Officer at Patan Hospital and KIST Medical College. She counsels families on fetal structural and genetic conditions and high-risk pregnancy in Nepali, English and Hindi.
Qualifications
Fellowship in Fetal Medicine
BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi · Mar 2025 – Feb 2026FMF (UK) Certification
NT scan and anomaly scan, Fetal Medicine Foundation, UKMD, Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Kathmandu School of Medical Science, Dhulikhel · 2017 – 2020Nepal Medical Council Specialty License
Obstetrics & Gynaecology · 2020MBBS
KIST Medical College & Teaching Hospital, Lalitpur · 2008 – 2015
Experience
Fellow, Fetal Medicine
BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi · 2025 – 2026Lecturer, Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Nepal Medical College · May 2023 – Feb 2025Registrar, Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Kirtipur Hospital · Dec 2020 – Apr 2023Medical Officer
Patan Hospital · 2015 – 2017Medical Officer
KIST Medical College & Teaching Hospital · 2015
Highlights
- MD dissertation: Risk Factors for Intrauterine Growth Restriction and Perinatal Outcomes
- Poster: Endometrial Tuberculosis, a Treatable Cause of Infertility (NESOG XIV International Conference, 2019)
- Trained in Newborn Life Support, operative hysterectomy and laparoscopic surgery
- Languages: Nepali, English, Hindi
Services
Fetal medicine services in Kathmandu
Specialised scans and care for you and your baby.
Anomaly Scan & Genetic Sonogram
Detailed scan of your baby's organs, structure and markers of genetic conditions.
Book thisNeurosonogram
Focused assessment of your baby's brain and spine.
Book thisGrowth & Doppler Scans
Tracking growth, fluid and blood flow through later pregnancy.
Book thisAmniocentesis & CVS
Genetic analysis by amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling.
Book thisFetal Procedures
Specialised fetal procedures, including fetal reduction where indicated.
Book thisHigh-Risk Pregnancy Care
Close monitoring and management for complicated pregnancies.
Book thisGenetic & Prenatal Counselling
Clear, kind guidance on fetal structural and genetic conditions and your choices.
Book thisHow it works
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Visit & scan
An unhurried consultation and scan with the doctor.
Clear guidance
Leave with a report, a plan and answers to your questions.
Free counselling videos
Counselling videos for expecting families
Short, trusted explanations from the doctor on scans, screening and a healthy pregnancy.
Health guides
Pregnancy scan guides
Short, doctor-written guides to help you understand your scans and tests.
What is an NT scan? A guide to the 11–14 week scan
What the nuchal translucency (NT) scan checks, when to have it (11–13+6 weeks), how combined screening works, and what a high-risk result means.
Read guideThe anomaly (level II) scan: your 18–22 week detailed scan
What the anomaly scan (level II / TIFFA / mid-pregnancy scan) checks at 18–22 weeks, what it can and cannot detect, how to prepare, and what happens if a finding is seen.
Read guideAmniocentesis & CVS: is it safe?
How amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling (CVS) work, when they are offered, the real miscarriage risk (about 0.1–0.5% or less), and what to expect before and after.
Read guideGrowth & Doppler scans and IUGR (fetal growth restriction)
Why growth and Doppler scans are done, what IUGR / fetal growth restriction means, the warning signs, how babies are monitored and when delivery is planned.
Read guideGenetic counselling in pregnancy: who needs it and what happens
What genetic counselling in pregnancy involves, who should consider it (high-risk screening, scan findings, family history, thalassaemia, consanguinity), screening vs diagnostic tests, and how decisions are supported.
Read guideEarly pregnancy (dating) scan at 6–10 weeks: what to expect
Why an early pregnancy scan is done at 6–10 weeks, what it can and cannot show, how your due date is set, and when a repeat scan is advised.
Read guideFetal echocardiography: a detailed scan of your baby's heart
What a fetal echo scan is, who needs one, when it is done (usually 18–24 weeks), what it can and cannot detect, and what happens if a heart problem is found.
Read guideThird-trimester well-being scan and biophysical profile (BPP)
What a late-pregnancy well-being scan checks (growth, fluid, placenta, Doppler), how the biophysical profile score works, who needs it, and why reduced movements need same-day review.
Read guideNIPT vs combined screening: which test is right for you?
How the combined first-trimester test and NIPT (cell-free DNA) compare: timing, accuracy, what each looks for, cost, and why both are screening tests, not diagnosis.
Read guideTwin pregnancy scans: chorionicity, TTTS and how often to scan
Why chorionicity matters in twins, how it is seen at 11–14 weeks, scan schedules for DCDA and monochorionic twins, and the warning signs of twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS).
Read guideCervical length scan and preterm birth risk
What a cervical length scan is, who should have one, what a short cervix (25 mm or less) means, and how progesterone or cerclage can lower the risk of preterm birth.
Read guideFetal neurosonogram: a detailed scan of your baby's brain and spine
What a fetal neurosonogram is, when it is recommended (such as ventriculomegaly or a family history), how it is done, its limits, and when follow-up scans or fetal MRI are advised.
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Kind words
From families we've cared for
“My NT scan result worried me at first. Doctor explained the numbers slowly and what the next steps could be. I went home much calmer.”
“During the anomaly scan she showed us each part of the baby on the screen and answered all our questions without rushing.”
“I had high blood pressure in my last pregnancy, so this time she followed me closely with regular scans. I always knew what the plan was.”
“We were unsure about amniocentesis. She explained the benefits and the risks honestly and let us take our time to decide.”
“My baby was measuring small, so we had growth and Doppler scans every two weeks. Her clear updates made a stressful time easier.”
FAQ
Questions, answered
When should I get an NT scan?
Between 11 weeks and 13 weeks 6 days of pregnancy.
When is the anomaly scan done?
Usually between 18 and 22 weeks of pregnancy.
Is Dr. Sushma Dhakal FMF certified?
Yes. She holds Fetal Medicine Foundation (UK) certification for NT and anomaly scans.
Can my partner come along?
Yes, one companion is welcome during the scan and counselling.
Is online counselling available?
Yes. Pick the online option when you book a counselling slot and you'll receive a video-call link.
Which languages are spoken?
Nepali, English and Hindi.
What are the fees?
Fees vary by service. Please call or WhatsApp us for current pricing.
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Hours
| Sun – Fri | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
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| Saturday | Closed |