Perinatology

Perinatology is a subspecialty of obstetrics concerned with the care of the fetus and complicated, high-risk pregnancies. Perinatology is also known as maternal-fetal medicine; the maternal-fetal medicine specialist typically works in consultation with the obstetrician.Some of the conditions evaluated by Yeditepe University Hospital maternal-fetal specialists include:Maternal conditions or diseases, including:Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Preeclampsia (toxemia)
Maternal metabolic diseases, including diabetes (both pregestational and gestational types)
Infectious diseases (to include parvovirus, toxoplasmosis, hepatitis, HIV, and AIDS)
Platelet alloimmunization (NAIT or FMAIT) (e.g. Rh negative mother sensitized to an Rh positive fetus)
Maternal lupus (collagen vascular disorder)
Poor past obstetrical history (e.g. past preterm deliveries, preterm labor, preterm cervical dilatation, premature rupture of membranes, repetitive pregnancy loss)
Multiple gestation (twins and higher order multiples)A known/suspected fetal anomalySuspected abnormal fetal growth
Macrosomia (a baby that is too large)
Fetal growth restriction (a baby that is too small)
Maternal family history of:Cardiac disease
Renal disease
Gastrointestinal disease
Cystic fibrosis
Prenatal genetic testing and consultationYeditepe University Hospital’s specialists in various fields work side by side to diagnose and provide comprehensive care for the following:AFP (alpha fetoprotein) blood test (including the suspicion of a neural tube defect)
Antenatal serum screening (triple screen/quad screen) with an increased risk/suspicion of a chromosomal abnormality such as Trisomy 21 [Down syndrome], Trisomy 13 or Trisomy 18
The need for invasive fetal testing procedure(s) or other in utero therapeutic techniques (i.e., blood sampling/transfusion, platelet infusion, fetal bladder stent placement, chorionic villus sampling (CVS) or amniocentesis (amnio) for maternal age or other factors).
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