When we say
Prenatal period, what we think of is the period that begins with fertilization and ends with birth. Factors affecting the baby during this period are genetic and environmental factors. Environmental factors can be controlled. Genetic factors were factors that, until recently, could not be noticed until their consequences became apparent. However, with many invasive and non-invasive examinations, we have begun to see the results and precursors caused by genetic factors in the early period and before birth.
Among non-invasive examination methods; double and triple tests, Frecell DNA examinations, level II ultrasonography examinations and MRI examinations.
Interventional prenatal examination methods include chorionic villus sampling performed between the 9th and 12th weeks, amniocentesis and amniocentesis performed between the 14th and 20th weeks. cordocentesis applications.
With prenatal diagnosis, it enables to detect anomalies that are incompatible with life and save the mother from these. For example, anencephaly. It also helps detect children who will live a delayed life even if they are alive at birth. For example, down syndrome or severe spina bifida. PERINATOLOGY AND PERINATOLOGISTS
Perinatology is the branch of expertise that examines high-risk pregnancies or pregnant candidates, detects possible anomalies or diseases in the fetus or fetuses inside, and even applies invasive treatment methods if necessary. The Gynecologist who performs this job is also a Perinatologist.
Perinatologists, in line with the main principles above; Those who have infectious diseases that may cause miscarriage, those who have or have rheumatic diseases, those who have serious kidney disease, those who have neurological diseases, those who have a genetically transmitted disease in their family, those who had bleeding during pregnancy, those whose screening tests were suspicious, those with large growths or IUGR, multiple pregnancies, especially monochorionic They come into play in twins and apply detailed USG (second and third level ultrasound), Doppler USG, CVS, Amniocentesis, Cordocentesis, surgical treatments or medical treatments to the fetus.
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