Prenatal care

SPECIALIZED ULTRASOUND EXAMINATION OF THE EMBRYO IN THE FIRST TRIMESTER

Ultrasound examination of the embryo to detect congenital developmental defects and chromosomal disorders.

Nuchal translucency measurement performed by an accredited sonographer in the first trimester at our clinic, followed by a complete Sequential Integrated Screening Test.

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SPECIALIZED ULTRASOUND EXAMINATION OF FETUS IN THE SECOND TRIMESTER (20^TH WEEK OF PREGNANCY)

Ultrasound examination of the fetus to detect congenital developmental defects and chromosomal disorders.

Specialized ultrasound examination of the fetus at the 20^th week of pregnancy, including a detailed ultrasound examination of the fetus’ heart (fetal echocardiography).

This is an important ultrasound examination during the course of pregnancy.

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Genetic consultation

This includes a consultation with a clinical geneticist; it focuses on determining the genetic risk, the possibility of finding birth defects and chromosomal disorders in fetus, prognosis, and indication of prenatal examinations.

Integrated Test in the First and Second Trimester

The Integrated Serum Test in the First and Second Trimester consists of two blood samples for biochemical examination. An ultrasound examination determines the exact age of the fetus which is essential to the results of this screening. More information here.

Invasive examination procedures

collection of amniotic fluid

chorionic villus sampling

Main indications – reasons:

positive screening for fetal birth defects (women with increased risk of fetal chromosomal defects, e.g. Down’s syndrome)
to ensure follow-up examinations with hereditary diseases in patien’s family
if a previous pregnancy was terminated due to discovery of a fetal congenital defect (by request of the patient)

Non-invasive examination procedures

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