1. Sampling of placenta (chorion villus sampling)
Sampling of the liquid of the baby (amniosynthesis)
Blood sampling from the umbilical cord of the baby (cordosynthesis)
2. Fetal abnormality screening between the 18th -22nd weeks of the pregnancy (in this screening the routine examination of the baby’s heart (echocardiography) is conducted).
3. In cases having indications, baby’s detailed heart examination (presence of congenital heart abnormality in the family, diabetes, and infectious diseases of the mother (TORCH), baby abnormalities detected with routine ultrasonogpahy).
4. Detecting diseases of high blood pressure and the risk of retardation of the development of the baby in every pregnant between 18th-22nd weeks by uterine artery Doppler examination.
5. Diagnosis, follow-up and planning the optimum labour time in the cases of developmental retardation (Doppler, fetal echocardiography)
6. Determination of placenta count in plural pregnancies. Optimum pregnancy follow-up in plural pregnagcies having single placenta. Treatment of the blood transition syndrome between the babies, which can result from the blood exchange between the babies in cases having single placenta (laser or recurrent amniosynthesis)
7. Follow-up with Doppler in the cases of fetal anemia and intrauterine transfusion if necessary

Prenatal diagnosis and the examinations that we will provide pregnant women in our treatment unite between the 11th-14th and 18th-22nd weeks of pregnancy will be performed by Acuson Sequoia 512 and G&E Voluson 730 ultrasonography devices. We believe that you will have a safer opportunity to follow-up your pregnant patients after an examination like this. Three and four dimensional imaging can only be conducted if there is an indication or on the request of the pregnant woman.

1st month in pregnancy
The first symptoms of pregnancy:
One or more of the below mentioned matters can be seen related to the changes in your hormones during pregnancy, these may subside after 12th week.
Delaying of the preiod, enlargement of the breast, tension, sensitivity, nausea, vomiting, metallic taste in the mouth, changes in the liking of the food for example loathing alcohol or coffee, extensive desire for some foods, weariness, exhaustion, increase in vaginal discharge, frequent urination, being emotional.

2nd month in pregnancy
Calculation the time of the labour:
This is calculated by adding 280 days to the first day of the last period. If the pregnancy period is considered to be 40 weeks, 38-42 weeks are considered to be normal.
Be careful about these during this period:
Smoking, alcohol consumption and administration of drugs without the consultancy of the doctor are harmful during pregnancy, especially during the first 3 months in which the bay’s organs develop. Contact with the feces of cats and dogs and raw meat should be avoided. These can carry parasites called toxoplasma that can be harmful to the baby.

3rd month in pregnancy
Being accustomed to pregnancy:
Nausea, vomiting and frequent urination that have been present at the beginning of the pregnancy subside beginning from this period. Since the peristaltic movements slow down, constipation can be seen. If you did not have excessive vomiting, then you are expected to gain 1-2 kg during this period. This equals the 10% of total weight gain during pregnancy. You can be extremely emotional during this period due to hormonal changes.

Be careful about these during this period:
Apply to ypur doctor for controls. Eat fresh food and have a balanced diet. Drink lots of water and eat green vegetables and foods containing fibers against constipacy. Use an appropriate bra that will support your breasts. Have your teeth controlled.

4th month in pregnancy
Your pregnancy becomes evident:
You feel more energetic and your pregnancy becomes evident from outside. Your skin can darken. Your breasts enlarge. Your waist begins to thicken. A dark line can be seen on your belly. This line disappears a short time before labour.

Be careful about these during this period:
Since you appetite increase during this period you should control your weight by eating a healthy diet. You should prefer loose and comfortable clothing. A danger; ANEMIA... This is still common in our country. If the increasing iron requirement during pregnancy is not appropriately met, then anemia becomes an important problem. Anemia can give harm to the mother and the baby, for a mother having anemia, the risks of a miscarriage, premature labour, baby having low birth weight are higher. Iron supplementation during this period to avoid the development of anemia is appropriate.

5th month in pregnancy
Pregnancy is progressing:
First milk can come from the breasts, this should just be wiped away, and breasts should not be squeezed. Skin can darken more. Complaints like back pain, tightening of the groin, vaginal discharge, bleeding of the gums are frequently seen. Since you are entering a period in which your baby develops rapidly and you gain weight rapidly, you should be very careful in having a healthy diet.

Be careful about these during this period:
Take care of yourself. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing. You should start thinking about the furniture and clothes of your baby.

6th month in pregnancy
The best times of pregnancy:
In this period you will feel better and energetic.Weight gain can accelerate.
Be careful about these during this period:
Rest with your feet up on every opportunity. Avoid wearing clothes that will surround your waist and legs tightly. Drink lots of water since your sensitivity to heat increases.

7th month in pregnancy
Your pregnancy keeps on progressing:
Indigestion and cramps can be seen. Fissures can develop on your belly. Sleep disturbances can be seen.

Be careful about these during this period:
Have frequent controls with your doctor. You should rest frequently during the day and go to bed early at night. Rest with your feet up on every opportunity.

8th month in pregnancy
Your baby can come any minute now:
You may feel yourself heavy and bulky. You can not sleep well.

What is happening?
The developing baby can exert pressure on your internal organs and may lead to difficulty in respiration, frequent urination. You can experience incontinence while running or coughing. You should rest as much as possible, lie down and rest during the day. If you gained too much weight then cut down on carbohydrates. It is ideal to gain weight between 10-12 kg on the average during pregnancy. You can purchase the basic needs of your baby from now on.

9th month in pregnancy
Sweet excitement:
If you are working, than you are probably on maternity leave, and beginning to prepare for labour. You can be excited during this period due to the responsibilities of being a mother.

What is happening?
Since the head of your baby is turning into the pelvic space, complaints such as burning of the stomach, indigestion, difficulty in respiration. Since your baby’s head is pressing against your urinary bladder, you may urinate more frequently. Avoid works that can tire you.

10th month in pregnancy
Now the baby is coming:
The excitement of birth begins; you may want to give birth any time.

What is happening?
Fake labour pain can mislead you; you may think that labour is beginning. These are not regular and frequent. During this period rest a lot and do not stall you appointments with the doctor, labour can occur anytime.