What is perinatology?
Perinatology is also called 'Maternal-Fetal Medicine'. Gynecology and obstetrics is a top
specialization. It focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of pregnant women and their unborn babies. His area of interest is problematic
and high-risk pregnancies.
Who is a perinatologist?
Perinatologist, also called 'Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialist' or 'Perinatology specialist', is a specialist in gynecological diseases and He is a specialist who has completed his post-obstetrics specialization. A perinatologist is trained to understand and treat
complex, risky medical situations related to pregnancy, involving the mother
and her unborn baby.
What is the core competency of the perinatologist?
What the perinatologist must master Topics include:
diagnosis and treatment of pregnancy-related problems,
management of medical conditions that occur during pregnancy
management of pre-pregnancy problems during pregnancy
How does a perinatologist work?
Frequently, pregnancy is The pregnant woman is referred to a perinatologist by the attending physician. It is believed that the pregnant woman will benefit from perinatology examination
in terms of risk management and treatment. The degree of this collaboration
depends on the condition of the pregnant woman. Frequently, together with the follow-up doctor, a management plan most suitable for that pregnant woman and her baby is created. As a specialist who understands and balances the risks of the mother and her baby, the perinatologist works with other specialties when necessary. It organizes the neonatal period and beyond.
What is the field of interest in perinatology?
The topics that perinatology focuses on are pregnancy-related, medical, surgical and/or genetic complications.
Perinatology is interested in The processes are the periods before planned pregnancy, pregnancy, birth, and after early and/or late birth.
Concerning perinatology. What are the medical conditions and diseases?
Regarding the mother:
• Age
• Weight
• Malnutrition
• Bad pregnancy history
• Drug habit
/> • Pre-existing chronic disease
• Onset during pregnancy:
Hypertension
Diabetes
Infections
Pregnancy-related:
• Recurrent miscarriage
• Cervical insufficiency
• Threat of premature birth
• Premature water breaking
� � Amniotic fluid deficiency/excess
• Placental problems
Fetus-related:
• Structural anomaly
• Chromosomal anomaly
• Genetic syndromes
• Developmental retardation
• Infection
• Blood diseases
• Multiple pregnancy p>
What are the perinatal procedures?
General procedures:
11-14 week scan
Second level ultrasound
Amniocentesis
Chorionic villus biopsy
Cerclage< br /> Special procedures:
Fetal blood sampling
Fetal blood transfusion
Fetal surgery
Fetoscopy
Multifetal reduction
Result
Maternal and baby health is at the forefront among the development criteria of countries. Raising healthy generations
is essential for the development of societies. The main aim of perinatology is to ensure the best health of the mother and her baby, through follow-up and interventions that begin before pregnancy and continue during pregnancy and the post-pregnancy period.
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