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HEALTH & BEAUTY

FETAL THERAPY

Dr. Serantha Foolchand: A chromosomal conditions and works closely
Trailblazer in Maternal and Fetal with Down’s Syndrome South Africa.

Medicine She is a member of various national and
international committees and organisations
In the field of maternal and fetal medicine, dedicated to advancing the field of maternal
Dr. Serantha Foolchand has emerged and fetal medicine.
as a pioneering force whose work has
touched the lives of countless women Editorial supplied by KZN Fetal Therapy
and families. With her extensive expertise,
unwavering commitment to patient care,
and contributions to medical research, Dr.
Foolchand has established herself in the
world of obstetrics and gynaecology.

In an era when medicine was often one-
size-fits-all, she champions personalized
treatment plans, advocating for greater
customization based on each patient’s
unique needs, risks, and circumstances.
Whether working with high-risk pregnancies
or ensuring the optimal care for a low-risk
mother, Dr Foolchand is steadfast in her
commitment to providing evidence-based,
compassionate, and tailored care.

Maternal fetal services include
management of low and high risk maternal
and fetal cases and screening for structural
and chromosomal abnormalities in the
fetus. Dr Foolchand has spent time abroad
training in fetal interventions, therapies and
surgery which has resulted in her setting
up a fetal therapy centre at her practice.

Dr. Foolchand’s commitment to patient
advocacy goes beyond the clinical setting.
She has been instrumental in raising
awareness about the importance of

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