Dr. Rukkayal Fathima
MBBS, MS (OG), MRCOG (UK), FRM
Obstetrician, Gynaecologist & Fertility Specialist
High-Risk Pregnancy · Obstetrics
Mon–Sun · 9 AM–7 PM
Pregnancy Care in Madipakkam
Regular antenatal check-ups near home in Madipakkam, with an obstetrician who knows your pregnancy, and a clear plan for where your baby will be delivered.
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Obstetricians at Yaal Madipakkam
Both doctors are trained in obstetrics and high-risk pregnancy care.
Your check-ups, trimester by trimester
- 1
First visit
Weeks 6–10
A dating scan to confirm the heartbeat and due date, routine blood tests, folic acid, and a talk about food, work and travel.
- 2
Early screening
Weeks 11–13
The NT scan and a blood test that screen for chromosomal conditions. The window is short, so your doctor books them at the first visit.
- 3
Monthly check-ups
Weeks 14–27
Blood pressure, weight and the baby's growth. The anomaly scan is due at about 18–22 weeks, and the sugar test for gestational diabetes at 24–28 weeks.
- 4
Every two weeks, then weekly
28 weeks onwards
Growth and position checks, iron and blood pressure monitoring, and planning for the birth at Kilpauk.
Common concerns we manage in pregnancy
Most are picked up early at routine visits and handled without fuss.
Nausea and vomiting
From mild morning sickness to vomiting that stops you keeping fluids down, with safe medicines when needed.
Thyroid in pregnancy
Thyroid levels are checked at the first visit, since an untreated thyroid problem can affect the baby's development.
Gestational diabetes
Screened with a sugar test around 24–28 weeks, then managed with diet, monitoring and medicine if required.
Blood pressure
Checked at every visit. A rise can be an early sign of pre-eclampsia, so it is acted on the same day.
Anaemia
Very common in pregnancy. Iron levels are tracked and treated so you aren't exhausted by the third trimester.
Spotting or bleeding
Light spotting is often harmless, but it should always be checked with a scan the same day.
Check-ups here, delivery at our hospital
At Yaal Madipakkam
- Antenatal consultations through all three trimesters
- Ultrasound and routine blood tests
- Diet, exercise and medicine advice
- Support for anxiety and low mood in pregnancy
At Yaal's Kilpauk hospital
- Labour and delivery rooms
- Operation theatre for caesarean birth
- Neonatal care unit and ICU
- In-patient rooms after delivery
Care for how you feel, too
Pregnancy after fertility treatment, after a previous loss, or simply a first pregnancy can bring a lot of worry. Dr. Anuvigashini M holds a NIMHANS certification in perinatal mental health, so anxiety, sleep problems and low mood are treated as part of your check-ups, not left until after the birth.
Madipakkam sits between Velachery and Nanganallur, so check-ups fit around work for women in the Velachery offices and the Guindy tech parks, including Olympia Tech Park. A monthly visit is a short drive, not a trip across the city.
Call us or go to hospital straight away if
You have heavy bleeding, fluid leaking, severe headache or blurred vision, fits, severe abdominal pain, or your baby is moving much less than usual after 28 weeks. These need same-day care, not your next appointment.
Inside Yaal Madipakkam
Photographed at the centre.
Expecting mothers come to Yaal Madipakkam from
Localities within about 6 km of the Madipakkam centre, nearest first.
Under 2 km
- Puzhuthivakkam1.3 km
- Ullagaram1.5 km
- Keelkattalai1.5 km
- Moovarasampet1.5 km
2 to 4 km
- Echangadu2.1 km
- Nanganallur2.2 km
- Adambakkam2.5 km
- Narayanapuram2.8 km
- Pazhavanthangal2.9 km
- Kovilambakkam3.1 km
- Velachery3.1 km
- Old Pallavaram3.2 km
- Tirusulam3.3 km
- Meenambakkam3.6 km
4 to 6 km
- Alandur4.5 km
- St. Thomas Mount4.7 km
- Medavakkam4.9 km
- Jalladiampet4.9 km
- Perungudi5.1 km
- Thoraipakkam5.1 km
- Pallavaram5.5 km
- Guindy5.7 km
Straight-line distance. Travel time depends on the route and traffic.
Pregnancy Care at other Yaal centres
- Pallikaranai · 4 km
- Thiruvanmiyur · 7 km
- Tambaram · 10 km
- Mylapore · 11 km
- Kilpauk · 13 km
- Velappanchavadi · 13 km
- Red Hills · 26 km
Related care
3/5, Kannan Nagar 3rd Main Road, Vigneshwar Nagar, Madipakkam, Chennai – 600 091
VelacheryNanganallurMadipakkamUllagaramPuzhuthivakkamMoovarasampetAlandurKeelkattalai
Further Reading
Guides on early pregnancy
Doctor-reviewed articles to help you prepare and decide
FertilityLifestyle
Folic Acid Before Pregnancy: When to Start & Why It Matters
Start folic acid ideally three months before trying to conceive and keep taking it through the first trimester. It lowers the risk of spina bifida in the baby.
Dr. Rukkayal Fathima
Women's HealthFertility
Miscarriage Symptoms: Early Signs, Causes & Trying Again
The main miscarriage symptoms are bleeding, cramps and passing tissue. Most early losses come from chance chromosome errors, not anything you did. Learn more.
Dr. Rukkayal Fathima
Women's HealthFertility
Ectopic Pregnancy: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Recovery
An ectopic pregnancy grows outside the womb, usually in a fallopian tube. Know the symptoms, emergency signs, treatment and your chances of pregnancy after.
Dr. Rukkayal Fathima
Questions We Hear Often
Can I deliver at the Madipakkam centre?+
No. Madipakkam is an outpatient centre. Deliveries happen at Yaal's Kilpauk hospital, which has labour rooms, an operation theatre, a neonatal unit and an ICU. Your doctor plans this with you well before your due date.
I conceived after IVF. Can my pregnancy care continue here?+
Yes. Many women move from fertility treatment to antenatal care with the same team, with closer monitoring in the early weeks.
How often will I need to come in?+
About once a month until 28 weeks, every two weeks until 36 weeks, then weekly until delivery. You'll come more often if your pregnancy needs extra care.
Are scans done at the centre?+
Routine pregnancy ultrasound is done in the centre's own ultrasound room. Your doctor arranges specialised screening scans when they are due.
Which tests are done at the first pregnancy visit?+
A dating scan, blood group, haemoglobin, thyroid, blood sugar, and screening for infections such as hepatitis B, HIV and syphilis, plus a urine test. Your doctor explains each one.
Should I bring anything to the first pregnancy appointment?+
Yes, a few things. Know the first day of your last period so the dating scan can be checked against it. Bring your blood group card, any scan taken so far in this pregnancy, records from earlier pregnancies, and the vitamins or tablets you are on.
Is the Madipakkam centre convenient from Nanganallur or Keelkattalai?+
Yes. The centre is on Kannan Nagar 3rd Main Road, off Madipakkam Main Road and Medavakkam Main Road, a short drive from Nanganallur, Ullagaram, Keelkattalai and Kovilambakkam. It is open 9 AM to 7 PM, Monday to Sunday.
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