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 Velappanchavadi
Pregnancy scans and check-ups at Velappanchavadi on Poonamallee High Road, a short drive from the Porur tech parks and Ambattur.
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Common reasons women book with us
A positive test
An early visit to confirm the pregnancy on ultrasound, see the heartbeat and set your due date.
Spotting or pain in the first weeks
An ultrasound to check where the pregnancy is and how it is growing.
BP, sugar or thyroid problems
Regular tests and medicine where needed. Dr. Aiswarya R is trained in high-risk obstetrics.
A past miscarriage or difficult pregnancy
An early scan and a schedule planned around your history.
A pregnancy after IVF
Velappanchavadi has its own IVF laboratory, so women who conceive here can continue on the same campus.
On the campus, and at Yaal's hospital
Check-ups stay in West Chennai. The birth is planned at Kilpauk.
At Yaal Velappanchavadi
- Antenatal consultations in every trimester
- Dating and routine pregnancy ultrasound
- Blood sample collection
- Pharmacy for supplements and medicines
- Counselling room
At Yaal's Kilpauk hospital
- Labour and delivery rooms
- Operation theatres for caesarean birth
- Neonatal care unit and ICU
- In-patient rooms
Pregnancy scans and where they happen
- 1
Dating scan
At the centre
At about 6–10 weeks, to confirm the heartbeat and work out your due date.
- 2
NT scan
Arranged by your doctor
Between 11 and 13 weeks, as part of screening for chromosomal conditions. It cannot be done after week 13, so it is booked early.
- 3
Anomaly scan
Arranged by your doctor
At about 18–22 weeks, a detailed look at how the baby's organs and limbs are forming.
- 4
Routine check scans
At the centre
At your regular visits, to check the baby's heartbeat, growth, position and the fluid around the baby.
Ask about your scan in the same visit
Dr. Aiswarya R lists obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound among her skills. Bring your questions about the scan to your consultation, and go home knowing what it showed.
Velappanchavadi's pregnancy doctors
Both are trained in high-risk pregnancy care.
Getting here from West Chennai
The centre is on the second floor of Dr. Mehta's Global Campus, No. 50, Poonamallee High Road, at Velappanchavadi near Thiruverkadu. Vanagaram is next door, and Porur is a short drive along the Avadi–Porur Road.
Women working at DLF IT Park, L&T Tech Park or Commerzone Porur, or at Ambattur Industrial Estate, can fit a visit around work. From the Sriperumbudur side it is a straight run along NH48, and the Chennai Bypass at Maduravoyal links the centre to Koyambedu and Mogappair.
Families from Valasaravakkam, Iyyappanthangal, Nolambur, Nerkundram, Manapakkam, Poonamallee and Avadi also come here. The centre is open 9 AM to 7 PM, Monday to Sunday.
Inside Yaal Velappanchavadi
Photographed at the centre.
Expecting mothers come to Yaal Velappanchavadi from
Localities within about 6 km of the Velappanchavadi centre, nearest first.
Under 2 km
- Ayanambakkam1.2 km
- Vanagaram1.4 km
- Adayalampattu1.4 km
2 to 4 km
- Thiruverkadu2.1 km
- Noombal2.2 km
- Maduravoyal2.6 km
- Nolambur2.7 km
- Alapakkam3.2 km
- Mogappair West3.2 km
- Karambakkam3.9 km
- Iyyappanthangal3.9 km
4 to 6 km
- Ayapakkam4.0 km
- Nerkundram4.4 km
- Porur4.4 km
- Valasaravakkam4.5 km
- Ambattur4.6 km
- Mogappair East4.7 km
- Moulivakkam5.2 km
- Virugambakkam5.5 km
- Poonamallee5.6 km
- Mangadu5.6 km
- Ramapuram5.7 km
- Anna Nagar West6.0 km
Straight-line distance. Travel time depends on the route and traffic.
Pregnancy Care at other Yaal centres
- Kilpauk · 10 km
- Madipakkam · 13 km
- Mylapore · 14 km
- Red Hills · 15 km
- Thiruvanmiyur · 16 km
- Tambaram · 16 km
- Pallikaranai · 17 km
Related care
2nd Floor, Dr. Mehta's Global Campus, No. 50, Poonamallee High Road, Velappanchavadi, Thiruverkadu, Chennai – 600 077
PorurVanagaramVelappanchavadiThiruverkaduMaduravoyalMogappairValasaravakkamIyyappanthangal
Further Reading
Guides on conceiving and 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
FertilityWomen's Health
Best Age to Get Pregnant: A Guide for Working Women
Fertility is highest in your 20s, dips gently in the early 30s and faster after 35. Working women can keep options open with early AMH checks and timely help.
Dr. Rukkayal Fathima
FertilityWomen's Health
When to Take a Pregnancy Test for an Accurate Result
Take a home pregnancy test from the first day of your missed period, using first-morning urine. If negative and your period is still late, retest in 3 days.
Dr. Rukkayal Fathima
Questions We Hear Often
Can I give birth at the Velappanchavadi centre?+
No. The operation theatre here is for IVF procedures. Babies are born at Yaal's Kilpauk hospital, and your doctor plans the move with you in the last trimester.
Is the NT scan done here?+
No, your doctor arranges the NT and anomaly scans for you when they are due. Dating scans and routine pregnancy scans are done in the centre's own ultrasound room.
I work near Sriperumbudur. How do I reach the centre?+
The centre is on Poonamallee High Road (NH48), so the drive from the Sriperumbudur side is straight along the highway.
What is the fee for a pregnancy visit?+
₹300 to ₹600, including the ultrasound when one is done at that visit.
Where exactly is the centre?+
Second floor, Dr. Mehta's Global Campus, No. 50, Poonamallee High Road, Velappanchavadi, Thiruverkadu.
Is there a list of things to bring for my first scan and check-up?+
Yes. Write down when your last period started, and bring your blood group card with any scan or blood reports from this pregnancy or an earlier one. Pack the strips of medicines and supplements you take, so the doctor sees exact names and doses.
Can I have the scan and see the doctor on the same day?+
Yes. The centre has its own ultrasound room, so a routine scan and your consultation are usually done in one visit.
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