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The success of IVF treatment is closely related to the selection of the right center and doctor, and then to fulfill all the requirements of the process. There are many questions that couples who want to have babies wonder in this process. Acting in line with the recommendations of the IVF team and disregarding the practices that are common among the people but not known directly affect the success of the treatment.

Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital IVF Center Department Op. Dr. Ali Enver Kurt, IVF treatment frequently asked questions answered.

What is infertility?

Failure to achieve pregnancy despite regular sexual intercourse without applying any protection method for at least 1 year is called infertility. In addition, this definition also includes couples who cannot lead a pregnancy to the end, that is, those who lose their pregnancy.

What is IVF & Microinjection? What are the differences?

The process of fertilization by bringing the sperm cell and the egg cell together in the laboratory is called “in vitro fertilization method”.

When microinjection technique is applied, a single sperm cell taken from the candidate is placed into the egg cell obtained from the candidate with a thin needle under the microscope and thus fertilization occurs. Therefore, especially in male-originated infertility, the chance of fertilization and pregnancy by microinjection method increases.

What are the factors affecting the fertility of women?

Genetics, age of marriage and maternal age, regular menstruation, sexually transmitted diseases, excessive weight and insulin resistance, non-alcohol-excessive caffeine consumption and stress can be counted as factors affecting fertility.

What are the stages of IVF treatment?

After the pre-interview, examination of the assays and decision-making process, your medication use process will begin according to the protocol determined by your doctor. Medications are usually started on the 2nd or 3rd day of menstruation (short preparation). Your doctor will determine the frequency of your egg follow-up. The ultrasound controls will check the size and number of your eggs, as well as the thickness of the inner layer of the uterus. This period is the process of ovulation follow-up and will last for an average of 10 days.

The next stage is the egg collection process. Occurs 2 days after the eggs mature. Under general anesthesia, vaginal and ultrasound-guided eggs are collected from your partner during the sperm collection and fertilization is provided by microinjection. In the most recent process, embryos of the best quality are selected, followed by embryo transfer after 2-3 or 5 days.

Will women's egg reserve be depleted as a result of IVF treatment?

No, a baby girl is born with a certain reserve of eggs during a 4-month pregnancy in the womb. Some parts of this reserve are lost until puberty, then every month from the time of puberty, the ovaries select and set the eggs that will grow in the next period in the week before menstruation begins. Only 1 or 2 of them develop and crack and prepare the ground suitable for pregnancy. If pregnancy does not occur, the same cycle starts again in the next period. The eggs obtained in the IVF treatment are the eggs prepared for that month and the next month new eggs will develop from the egg reserve.

Do women with IVF enter menopause at an early age?

No, women are born with a certain reserve of eggs. In women with IVF treatment that month, the eggs in the ovary are developed and taken. The woman will undergo menopause at the genetically determined time with or without IVF treatment.

Is every egg that develops fertilized?

No, the eggs do not all show the same growth rate when medications for egg development are started. In addition, fertilization and division development after egg collection and microinjection do not go the same. Some may even show no improvement or stop at any stage of development. Studies so far have shown that the most important factor under these differences in development of embryos may be related to egg-sperm and naturally the genetic structure of the embryo.

Is there an age limit for IVF treatment? Does age affect chances of pregnancy?

Any woman with egg can have IVF treatment. After the age of 40, pregnancy, continuation of pregnancy and taking home baby rates decrease. After the age of 45, even if there are eggs, pregnancy rates are around 1% - 5%. Pregnancy decreases with age. In our experience so far, we have achieved pregnancy with our own eggs and delivered healthy births from our 45 and 46 year old patients.

Does obstruction of the tubes prevent pregnancy? Does obstruction in tubes reduce the success of IVF ?

Obstruction in the tubes adversely affects the normal pregnancy process. Because the normal way to meet the eggs and sperm in pregnancy, the first 5 days of life and then the delivery of the embryo into the uterus, the woman's tube takes place. Since the fertilization process takes place outside in the IVF treatment, the chance of pregnancy does not change if the tubes are clogged. In some cases, however, the likelihood of embryo adherence is reduced due to fluid accumulating in the tubes, and LS or the tube or tubes may need to be closed or removed. In such a case, your doctor will give you detailed information.

Does the presence of fibroids reduce the chance of pregnancy?

Fibroids extending into the uterine cavity may interfere with the development of the embryo or cause miscarriage or premature labor. If the embryo is located in or close to the location of the uterine fibroids, it may cause miscarriages as blood supply may deteriorate. Again, when the advanced stages of pregnancy are reached, fibroids can cause pain, sometimes premature labor, by degenerating or rotating around itself. The simplest test for the presence of uterine fibroids is the uterine film called hysterosalpingography. Further examination is a small operation called hysteroscopy which allows an examination by entering into the uterus with an optical instrument.

Does the presence of fibroids reduce egg reserve?

No, the presence of uterine fibroids does not reduce egg reserve. Ovaries and uterine fibroids are separate from each other. Fibroids are found in the uterus, if pregnancy is desired and if fibroids are present, the patient can be informed about whether uterine fibroids may interfere with pregnancy after a specialist examination and treatment options, including surgical intervention, are brought to the agenda.

Do hormone drugs increase the risk of cancer?

No, there is no evidence that drugs used in IVF increase the risk of cancer. Much research has been done on this subject and no direct relationship between these drugs and ovarian, uterine and breast cancer has been demonstrated.

Do hormone drugs used to lose weight?

Drugs used in IVF treatment may cause some weight gain due to edema in the body and appetite. Since these drugs are able to produce normal hormonal effects in the body, side effects related to weight gain can be seen. These medications do not cause an unacceptable weight gain. Also, depression-like behaviors and changes in eating and drinking habits and weight changes may be seen due to the psychological condition that this period imposes on the patient.

Are there any side effects of the hormone drugs used?

Depending on the sensitivity of the women in the areas where the needles were shot; Itching, mild pain, burning and irritation, as well as bruise-like bruise at the injection site may be complaints. Conditions such as breast tenderness, hot flashes, excessive sensuality, and inguinal pain, bloating, constipation, and frequent urination are also observed during IVF treatment.

Can hair be dyed during the treatment period?

Hair dyes are not dangerously toxic, so dye can be applied to your hair during IVF treatment and while pregnant. During the dyeing process, a small amount of hair dye may enter your skin. This is a small amount, so the chemical has no harmful effect on your baby's developing body. Only organic-based, ammonia-free hair dyes should be preferred during pregnancy.

When can I get back to work?

Resting after IVF treatment is not recommended. After embryo transfer, you can return to work the next day. Resting does not increase the pregnancy rate. During the treatment period, our patients can only get permission from the workplace (2 days in total) on egg collection and embryo transfer days.

What are the factors affecting the success of IVF?

Factors affecting success in IVF; age, egg reserve and quality, avoiding stress, keeping weight gain under control - starting treatment at ideal weight, presence of some structural problems (such as uterine fibroids, uterine anomalies), sperm count and quality, smoking and alcohol use, uterine lining factors such as insufficient thickness and structure, genetic problems of the couple are the factors affecting the success of IVF treatment.

Is it okay to travel by car and plane after embryo transfer and during treatment?

No, you do not mind traveling after the treatment of vehicles and aircraft.

How many embryos can be transferred in one trial?

The number of embryos to be transferred to patients is limited by the Ministry of Health in order to prevent multiple pregnancies. A maximum of 2 transfers are required for women over the age of 35 and 1 transfer is required under the age of 35. Under the age of 35, 2 transfers are allowed after the first 2 unsuccessful attempts.

What happens to the growing embryos?

Increased embryos can be frozen after obtaining the consent of the pairs. Frozen embryos can be thawed if a negative result is obtained after IVF treatment or if the second child wishes. There is no difference in pregnancy rates between the transfer of frozen embryos and the initial transfer.

What is the procedure for couples where there is no problem and pregnancy cannot be achieved?

Although there is no obvious cause of couples in unexplained infertility, pregnancy does not occur. The highest rate of pregnancy was achieved in IVF treatment. Sometimes the problem is revealed during treatment. Poor quality eggs, fertilization problems can only occur during and after the microinjection process.

Does IVF treatment take longer?

The treatment started on the 2nd or 3rd day of the menstrual period ends after 16 - 17 days. After embryo transfer, the pregnancy test is performed in blood for 10-12 days.

Is the risk of miscarriage higher after in vitro fertilization than in normal pregnancy?

Pregnancies performed by IVF are followed as normal pregnancies. This can be considered as a risk only if there is multiple pregnancy. In addition, as a general information, infertile couples have a higher risk of genetic anomalies compared to other members of the population. Therefore, the genetic problems and of course the risk of miscarriage in these pregnancies will be relatively high in any way.

Should rest after transfer?

A solid rest after embryo transfer is not recommended. There is no evidence that resting increases the pregnancy rate. Resting for 20 minutes after embryo transfer can return to normal daily work. It would be appropriate to impose restrictions on performing sexual intercourse and high effort.

Is ectopic pregnancy seen after IVF treatment?

The risk of ectopic pregnancy is seen in 2 out of 100 pregnancies in normal pregnancies. In IVF treatments, this risk increases slightly. The risk of ectopic pregnancy is slightly higher in these couples due to the presence of causes of infertility, such as damaged tubes in women.

Is sex selection made with IVF treatment?

Yes, a genetic examination is normally performed after IVF treatment. However, it is legally prohibited as specified in the Regulation do gender selection IVF in Turkey. For this reason, genetic analysis is not performed for gender selection. Gender selection in our country can only be made in the presence of genetic diseases carried by sex chromosome.

Who is recommended for genetic analysis?

Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) is a recommended method for couples who are at risk of developing a serious genetic disease for their children. In the embryos of couples carrying some genetic diseases such as cystic fibrosis and thalassemia, the disease can be diagnosed and eliminated without PGT, without the need for termination of pregnancy. Preimplantation genetic diagnosis offers an alternative way not only for couples with such genetic disease risks, but also for couples who cannot achieve a healthy pregnancy due to recurrent miscarriages caused by structural chromosomal disorders (eg translocation, inversion, etc.).

Is there a difference between babies born from in vitro fertilization and normal born babies?

No, there is no difference between normal pregnancy and pregnancy after IVF.

When can I have a test in urine after IVF treatment ?

Because urine pregnancy tests are sensitive to a certain hormone level, they may give false negative results in early pregnancy. (For example, if the test is sensitive up to a value of 100, it will give a negative result with inaccuracy when the value is more than 25 in the early period). For these reasons, pregnancy test in blood will be performed 10-12 days after embryo transfer according to the habits of the physician in IVF treatment. In pregnancy, detection of pregnancy hormone in the blood can be as early as 2 weeks after intercourse.

It is also important to know that the blood pregnancy test will increase approximately twice when it is followed up with a 2-day interval in a healthy pregnancy. Then, when this value reaches a value of 2000, for us, pregnancy has become visible on ultrasonography.

Should a special diet be applied before IVF treatment?

In IVF assisted reproduction method, nutrition is very important. This is because a healthy body is essential for successful treatment. Quitting smoking should be the primary precaution. Again, being at ideal weight before pregnancy is one of the factors affecting the success rate. Care should be taken to consume protein-rich food regularly (3 times a week). Daily water consumption is recommended to be around 2-3 liters. Consumption amount of dried legumes such as chickpeas, beans and red beans should be increased. Restrictions can be imposed if tea and coffee consumption is very high (2-3 cups per day). Avoid acidic beverages. Folic acid supplementation and foods rich in folic acid should be consumed.

In addition, treatment of other metabolic problems (thyroid, insulin resistance, diabetes, etc.) before IVF treatment can affect both the chance of success and the chance of healthy pregnancy.

Will pregnancy losses and abortion reduce my chances of pregnancy in subsequent IVF trials?

Termination of pregnancy by abortion is not a problem in terms of getting pregnant again if there is no complication during or after the procedure (such as fragmentation, infection, adhesion).

However, it may sometimes be necessary to investigate whether the couple is genetically normal, especially in early pregnancy losses. It should be kept in mind that the result can be obtained in 2-3 weeks when the couple requests genetic testing.

Is there a specific day for the tests required before IVF treatment?

Some hormone tests (such as FSH, LH, estrogen, progesterone) should be performed on certain days of menstruation (2nd, 3rd or 21st day). Others do not have day restrictions. Only some may need hunger.

Does the duration of treatment change according to the protocol chosen for IVF treatment?

The first step in IVF treatment is to prepare the woman. Women's preparation can take two forms; the first one starts on the 21st day of the period, approximately 3-3.5 weeks long egg collection process (long) or direct menstruation 2-3. A short (antagonist) protocol with egg collection about 10-12 days starting on the day of the day.

The embryos obtained in this way are transferred to the uterus depending on the patient's special conditions, the physician's habits, either fresh (at the same time as egg collection) or freezing-thawing (embryos are first frozen and stored and then placed at another time the physician deems appropriate).

What should be done if semen count is too low or not at all?

In such a case, no single decision should be made with a single analysis. Confirmation should be provided by a second analysis after 3 weeks. If the same or close results are obtained, genetic and hormone tests or testis ultrasonography should be used to obtain the necessary information. The patient should then be consulted with an androlog-urologist if necessary.

If there is no sperm in the sample, it is possible to obtain sperm from the testis by a surgical method called Micro TESE. Preferably, when the woman is ready to have her eggs simultaneously, TESE is planned first, and after the sperm is obtained, egg collection is performed and in vitro fertilization is performed. However, sometimes microTESE operation can be performed for diagnostic purposes before the female partner is prepared, if sperm is found, frozen and stored, then the female can be prepared.

My customs are painful and I want to have children. What should I do?

Menstrual pain is associated with a disease called endometriosis, especially in women. If your menstruation is painful and painful and you have the desire of a child, we recommend that you check with a specialist for egg reserve and endometriosis problems immediately.

How is embryo transfer performed?

Speculum is placed on the gynecological examination table after the patient is prepared as in the same examination position. The cervix is ​​cleaned. Afterwards, embryos brought from the laboratory by the embryologist are placed into the uterus with the help of a thin catheter. The procedure is painless. In order to monitor the progress of the catheter in the uterus by ultrasound from the abdomen only during insertion, the woman must be slightly squeezed into the urine.

How is egg collection?

Egg collection is usually performed vaginally under mild general anesthesia (sedation). First the vagina is cleared from secretions. Then, a needle is placed on the probe that we perform vaginal ultrasonography and the eggs are obtained by entering the follicles as aspirating from the vagina and aspirating the fluids. There may be slight pain and vaginal bleeding after the procedure.

When does adherence occur after embryo transfer?

Adhesion to the uterine wall after embryo transfer, especially on the 5th day (blastocyst) transfer will take place within 1-5 days. Considering the day of egg collection; It can be said that it will be in the next 6-10 days. In other words, the embryo will be clinged on the 10th day after egg collection, if successful.

Can bleeding occur after embryo transfer?

Vaginal hemorrhage may be the two main reasons after embryo transfer; the first of these may be trauma during embryo transfer, ie bleeding due to irritation of the catheter (especially in difficult transfers) through the cervix. The second is the so-called implantation hemorrhage during the full embryo attachment and in medicine. However, both of these are short-term, small amount of swab-staining bleeding.

Is there a difference in pregnancy rates between frozen embryo transfer and fresh transfer?

There was no difference in pregnancy rate between frozen embryo transfer and fresh transfer. In some cases, embryo transfer with freeze-thaw may positively affect pregnancy attainment rates.

What are the risks of IVF treatment?

At every stage of IVF treatment, there are some risks and side effects, albeit with minor probability. The side effects of the administered drugs are tolerable and transient. Although rare, pelvic infection may develop after egg collection. This problem can also be corrected with antibiotic treatments. Bleeding may occur in the ovaries. These bleeding is not much. In very rare cases, it may be necessary to intervene for bleeding. However, it is not a serious risk.

Hyperstimulation, which is the most important risk known, is almost never seen with new treatment protocols and experienced physicians.

What is polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)?

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a common ovulation problem. These patients can consult a physician with a wide range of complaints. In the lightest forms, the patient may present with the complaint of not being able to conceive without any menstrual problems or cosmetic-metabolic problems. At the other end of the spectrum, there are women who are overweight, with male pattern excessive pubescence, and sometimes have menstruation for years. These women are usually the only problem, and this is the group of patients with the most successful treatments.

The most important conditions to be considered in PCOS patients; insulin resistance, if any, is directly related to the correction of diabetes and other metabolic problems before treatment, the chances of success and the health of the woman-pregnancy. In addition, the physician should follow the patient very carefully in terms of the risk of hyperstimulation.

How should the treatment plan be made in case of malfunction of men?

In vitro fertilization-IVF, in which sperms with a certain number and motility can be used efficiently in in vitro fertilization applications, that is, in selected cases where motile sperms are placed in the same environment with egg cells and left to natural fertilization process, studies conducted between the success of sperm fertilization and the severity of sperm deformations showed that there is a relationship. Since microinjection, that is, sperms with the best possible shape and structure are selected by the embryologists applying the sperm procedure in ICSI method, morphological evaluation has no negative effect as in vitro fertilization treatment except in some special cases.

It is of course necessary to exclude specific deformities such as Globozoospermia where sperm fertilization is very difficult.

When should I have the AMH (anti-mullerian hormone) test for egg reserve control?

AMH (Anti Müllerien Hormone) test is a blood test to see the reserve of eggs. There is no prerequisite for performing the test, such as a specific time interval or fasting. This test result should still be interpreted by an expert physician after checking the egg reserve under ultrasound guidance, and the test result should not be interpreted alone.

How much break should I take between 2 IVF trials?

If BetaHCG is negative after the first test tube baby, the woman is expected to have menstruation. After the next menstrual period, one month can be interrupted and the next menstruation can be started again. However, the main decision-maker will be the physician.

Is there a method to improve egg quality in the treatment of advanced age IVF?

In older women, the chance of fertilization and pregnancy decreases as egg reserve and quality decrease. Although there are some commercially available vitamin-antioxidant preparations to improve egg quality, there is no clear evidence that they improve quality.

Can IVM be treated without medication?

In the IVF treatment, maturing eggs are collected and fertilization is achieved by microinjection. In IVF treatment, eggs collected before they are fully ripened are matured in the laboratory. The aim of this treatment is to continue the treatment of patients who may be damaged by the drugs used to ripen the eggs without giving them. The eggs that are monitored for growth are collected when they reach the desired size and the eggs are first allowed to mature in the laboratory for 24 hours. The sperm from the patient's spouse is then injected into the eggs by microinjection and the embryos obtained are frozen and then transferred to another month. Nowadays, especially with the new treatment protocols, we need less IVM methods.

How is gestational week calculated according to embryo transfer date?

The date of embryo transfer is reversed 14 days and the last menstrual date is determined as 14 days before embryo transfer. Or the date of embryo transfer is written on the last menstrual section of the ultrasonography device. The gestational week is then calculated by adding 2 weeks to the resulting gestational week.

Can I enter the sea and pool after egg collection and embryo transfer?

It is generally recommended to stay away from extremely hot and humid places such as sauna, Turkish bath and not to enter the pool and sea.

Do I need to make a change in my life during and after treatment?

No, normal business and social life can be continued. Restrictions are required if there is smoking and alcohol use. Apart from this, any restrictive changes are not recommended except for avoiding sexual intercourse and heavy movements after egg collection. However, the most important is to apply the medications recommended by the physician regularly and completely, and should not make any changes in any medication and dosage without asking the physician.

IVF treatment can be tried several times?

It is considered that IVF treatments do not generally increase the pregnancy rates after 5 trials. However, I performed a 16th and 17th trial with a couple of my own patients who came after 15 trials in 11 years. The birth of their twins in the 17th trial was with us. But these are of course extreme figures; a limit of 5 trials is usually pronounced.

Is not always menopausal symptoms of menstruation? Can women who are not menstruated become pregnant?

Menopause is a process. Sometimes sudden mental trauma, excessive stress, diet, physical exercise can be seen in such cases, menopause, such events can not mean menopause. Usually after the age of 40, irregular menstruation, occasional flushing, mental tension, such as signs of pre-menopausal symptoms. Then the findings continue to increase. 6-month period and menstruation again, boredom-sweating-flushing-vaginal dryness may suggest menopause. However, in order to be able to call menopause, if the patient is unable to menstruate for more than 6 months, it is diagnosed by measuring FSH hormone and evaluating other symptoms. Each menstrual discontinuation and irregularity is not menopausal. To diagnose this, it is necessary to talk to a specialist and act on examination and ultrasound data. Sometimes women with PCO (polycystic ovaries) or women secreted from the brain with very low levels of ovulation regulating hormones may also have menstrual irregularities and menstruation. For a definite diagnosis, it is essential to consult a specialist.

Is cancer treatment an obstacle to having children? How can I maintain reproductive health?

Chemotherapy and radiotherapy can cause loss of reproductive function in women. Because these treatments can have toxic effects on reproductive cells and ovaries, and women may lose productivity. Cancer treatment is not always an obstacle to becoming a mother. Before cancer treatment, women's eggs can be taken and stored frozen. The same applies to the storage of sperm cells in men. Especially in young men and women after the diagnosis of cancer to be taken before chemotherapy and / or radiotherapy before the storage of reproductive cells is the primary precaution to be taken to become a mother / father.

Are surgical interventions an obstacle to having children? How can I maintain reproductive health?

Because of cancer and cancer in women and men, it is possible to freeze egg / sperm cells before surgery to protect reproductive health. However, if the woman also loses her uterus surgically, only she can have her own child through surrogate motherhood which is still prohibited by law in our country.

I'm single, I don't think of marriage yet. How can I control my reproductive health? Can I keep my eggs and the chance to be a mother?

Single women to freeze their eggs in Turkey legally required ÜYTE regulations are permitted within the framework of the rules set. First of all, a woman should be examined by a specialist for egg reserve control and AMH (Anti Müllerien Hormone) should be examined with these two data to decide whether to freeze the egg. Women who have a legally low ovarian reserve, a family history of early menopause and who have not had children before can freeze their eggs.

What should you bring with you to a center for IVF?

It is very important that you take all your previous examinations and follow-up visits to the IVF units for a pre-interview with your physician and ask for the missing examinations. Especially if there are uterine film, semen analysis, hormone tests have been done, these must be seen and evaluated by the physician you are going to.

Do polyps, septum (curtain), synechia (adhesion) in the uterus prevent pregnancy? Does it reduce pregnancy rate in IVF treatment?

The septum, polyp or adhesions seen in the uterus are evaluated according to their location. Not every polyp, every septum-like formation is an obstacle to pregnancy. Depending on the location and size of the uterus, your doctor will give you detailed information about the hysteroscopy operation to be performed if necessary.

What is laparoscopy and when is it recommended?

Laparoscopy is an endoscopic surgery in which the abdomen can be observed. It is the best method called the gold standard in detecting the damage and problems in the tubes in our patients with tubular problems. It is usually done within one week after the end of menstruation and under general anesthesia. Laparoscopy is recommended if there are serious problems with the tubes, eg hydrosalpenx, where the tube or tubes are obstructed from the tip and filled with fluid.
Laparoscopy can also be performed for problems such as ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids or ectopic pregnancy.

What is vaccination? What is the success rate?

Vaccination or insemination under the name of other drugs (pills or needles) by giving 1-2 eggs in the woman (follicle) to grow, and then just before the cracking of these eggs from the male's sperm is prepared, is based on the principle of a catheter into the uterus. The chance of pregnancy for insemination is about the same as sexual intercourse and is around 15-20%.

Who is recommended for vaccination? How many times can vaccination be tried?

In order for insemination to be performed on a patient, both tubes of the woman should be open, the uterus should be normal and after washing the male semen sample should have at least 5 million motile sperm. This means that insemination cannot be performed with very low sperm counts or clogged tubes. The number of trials of the methods is decided according to the individual characteristics of the couples (eg age, economic status, etc.). However, it can be considered that 2 or 3 attempts are generally sufficient for success evaluation.

How long should the treatment be interrupted after ectopic pregnancy?

If an ectopic pregnancy has occurred, the pregnancy can be tried again after 3 units, considering that it has been diagnosed and treated in the first 2 months. If an operation is planned after ectopic pregnancy (laparoscopy), new treatment can be started after 2 units.

What is the dose of the drug to be used when planning IVF treatment? What days of treatment should I use while being treated?

Patient-friendly treatments are nowadays in IVF treatment. In other words, low-dose, self-administered, long-term treatments that do not harm the health of the woman or her baby are applied.

If the woman is working during the treatment process, she will not need to get permission from her job. You only need to use one day leave on the days of egg collection and embryo transfer. In addition, the patient does not need to get permission after the transfer, since there is nothing he should do except to use his medication regularly. However, sometimes the patient may think that her chances may be higher if the woman is listened psychologically especially after embryo transfer. In the face of such a desire, the patient's comfort and psychology are respected.

What are the success rates of IVF in unexplained infertility?

Men and women are evaluated together in couples presenting for baby desire. Almost 20% of couples admitted to the IVF center cannot detect any problems in men or women; we call this group 'unexplained infertility'. In the unexplained infertility tests and examination, the invisible problem sometimes arises when working with egg and sperm cells in the laboratory stage, although pregnancy is not achieved even though there is no obvious problem. Here, of course, the age of the woman and the ovarian reserve will affect the success of pregnancy.


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How does smoking affect my pregnancy? Smoking reduces the oxygenation of the baby and causes growth retardation and premature birth. You must stop smoking during pregnancy for your baby to be healthy. I think I am pregnant, what are the symptoms of pregnancy? The most important symptom of pregnancy is menstrual delay. In addition, nausea, fatigue, tenderness in the breasts, frequent urination in the early stages of pregnancy are common complaints.Although I gave birth six months ago, I realized that I was pregnant again. Is it too early to have a baby again? It takes time for the body to recover after pregnancy and birth. If you do not breastfeed your baby, you can begin your pregnancy 6 weeks after birth and become pregnant again. Getting pregnant again six months after birth does not harm you physically, but psychologically it is recommended to have at least 2 years between pregnancies.

My doctor says I am 8 weeks pregnant despite a delay of three weeks. How does that happen? Your doctor calculates the week of your pregnancy based on the last menstrual date and determines the approximate date of birth.

Fertilization and pregnancy takes place during the ovulation period on the days corresponding to 2 weeks after your last menstrual date. However, in terms of convenience and accuracy, the last menstrual date is used in calculating the gestational week. How is the sex of the baby determined? The sex of the baby is genetically determined during fertilization. Women carry 2 X sex chromosomes and men have one X and Y sex chromosome. If the sperm is able to fertilize the egg X chromosome carries a baby girl, Y chromosome carries a baby boy. I am eight weeks pregnant and headaches very often, what should I do? In the first sixteen weeks of pregnancy, blood vessels dilate and headache occurs. Some of these pains go through the rest. Headache usually disappears in the 3rd and 4th month of pregnancy.


How is the estimated date of birth calculated? Pregnancy calculated from the last menstrual period is 280 days or 40 weeks. If you add 7 days to your last menstrual period and go back 3 months, the estimated date of birth may be found; for example, the estimated date of birth of a pregnant woman whose last menstrual period is March 5, 1999 is December 12, 1999.

I feel very tired and sleepy, why? This is a common condition in the early stages of pregnancy due to hormonal and vascular changes. These complaints are frequently accompanied by headache. When pregnancy progresses, these symptoms go away spontaneously. Pregnancy test is positive, but my periods were very irregular, how do I calculate the approximate date of birth? It is difficult to predict when ovulation and fertilization occurs in patients with irregular menstruation.

The size of the pregnancy and the estimated date of birth are not determined by the last menstrual period but by ultrasonographic measurements. When should the first ultrasonography be performed? Approximately two weeks after the expected menstrual day, pregnancy is detected ultrasonographically and the baby's development is monitored. When will I start hearing my baby's heartbeat? Baby's heartbeat 10-12. between weeks. Your doctor can listen to your baby's heartbeat with a Dopler device or Dopler ultrasound. My first pregnancy resulted in a miscarriage.

What should I do to avoid miscarriage again? 25% of pregnancies end with miscarriage. Abortions seen in the first period of pregnancy are usually due to genetic disorders and it is not possible to prevent them. Also some infections, deficiency of hormone called progesterone, immune system disorders can cause miscarriages


Necessary pregnancies should be done to the people whose previous pregnancy ended with miscarriage and these pregnancies should be under the control of the doctor during their pregnancy. Spotting occurs in almost half of pregnant women in the first 8-12 weeks of pregnancy. Half of the pregnancies end with miscarriage. Vaginal bleeding may also occur in ectopic pregnancy. With the necessary hormone tests and ultrasound examination, the cause of bleeding and whether pregnancy continues.
My blood group is Rh negative, does this create a problem? Blood mismatch can be seen if the woman whose blood type is Rh negative is married to a man whose blood type is Rh positive and carries a Rh positive baby. If Rh positive blood (the blood of the baby) is mixed into the bloodstream of a pregnant woman whose blood type is Rh negative, the immune system is stimulated and the resulting antibodies pass into the placenta. This will harm the baby during pregnancy or subsequent pregnancies.

In order to prevent this condition, pregnant globulin preparation called RhoGAM is administered to pregnant women at 28th week. RhoGAM should be applied in order to ensure the health of subsequent pregnancies in abortions. My stomach is nauseous and how long will these nausea continue? Nausea that starts in the 8th week of pregnancy can last up to 16 weeks. Nausea due to rising bHCG hormone during pregnancy is more common in multiple pregnancies. Nausea, which can be prevented frequently and with little food, is an indicator of a healthy pregnancy.

The vitamins I take make me vomit, is that normal? If you take vitamins on a full stomach or before bedtime, you can avoid nausea. What does trimester mean? Pregnancy is divided into three periods as first, second, and third (or first, middle and last) trimesters. First trimester first 12 weeks, second trimester 12-24. between weeks and up to delivery in the third trimester.

Is vaginal pressure and frequent urination normal? During pregnancy, the uterus grows and compresses the bladder. This causes a feeling of pressure and frequent urination. This is the first 12 weeks after the disappearance of the uterus with the rise, but the last period of pregnancy is seen again. I am constantly constipated what should I do? Increased blood levels of pregnancy hormones and your diet may cause it.

Constipation can be prevented by taking plenty of fluids and feeding rich in fiber. How much weight should I gain in the first trimester? It is healthy to take 8-10 kg during the whole pregnancy. The first trimester of this is about 2 kg. Women who gain excess weight in the first trimester of pregnancy usually gain more than the desired weight until the end of pregnancy. I am a healthy person. What should I do to have a healthy baby?

A healthy and balanced diet during pregnancy helps to avoid smoking, alcohol and other harmful substances, go to a doctor's supervision regularly, have a healthy pregnancy and have a healthy baby. Are all mothers worried that their babies will be abnormal? Usually, most pregnant women are concerned about having an abnormal baby from time to time until birth.


The incidence of major birth anomalies is 3%. I became pregnant while using birth control pills.

Is there any harm to the child? Pregnancy does not occur when birth control pills are used regularly, although there are some risks to the baby in this rare case, studies have shown that these pregnancies do not result in a higher rate of abnormal birth or miscarriage than other pregnancies. When pregnancy is noticed, the birth control pill should be discontinued immediately.

I took some alcohol without noticing that I was pregnant. Is there any harm to the baby? Pregnancy does not harm the baby taken before the baby is not noticed, but the use of alcohol during pregnancy should definitely stop. Severe cough. My doctor asked me to get a chest X-ray.

Can I have it? During pregnancy, chest X-rays can be taken, protecting the abdomen with a steel vest if necessary. I am pregnant and having severe flu. What should I do? Cold bed by resting, taking plenty of hot fluids, and if you need to consult your doctor, paracetamol derivative painkillers, antipyretic drugs can spend more mildly using. When can I feel my baby moving? You can feel your baby's movements around the 20th week.

If you do not feel the movements of the baby until the 24th week of pregnancy, consult your physician. When will my baby's gender be determined by ultrasound? The sex of your baby can be determined from the 12th week by experienced doctors and an advanced ultrasound device. After the 20th week you can learn more precisely the sex of your baby. Is it inconvenient to travel while pregnant? There is no harm in traveling until the last month of your pregnancy, but on long-term trips it is often useful to get up and walk around and take plenty of fluids. Should I stop drinking coffee while pregnant?


There are studies showing that drinking too much coffee causes miscarriages, preterm labor and low weight babies. It is recommended not to drink more than one cup of coffee a day during pregnancy. Should I change my daily routine exercises while pregnant? You can continue your daily exercise program unless you do heavy and dangerous exercises.

You should stop exercising when you feel tired. You should avoid exercises that may harm your stomach and balance is necessary. Can I have my hair permed while pregnant? The effects of the substances used for perming and dyeing during pregnancy are not known. Although no anomaly increase is detected in animal experiments, there are no studies on humans. When using a computer, it is necessary to sit 50 cm away from the computer to avoid being affected by the radiating rays. Since these devices emit more beams from the back and sides, make sure to sit 1 meter away from other devices that you do not use. Can I have it during pregnancy?

If necessary from the medical point of view, there is no harm in filling, the local anesthetic substances used in this time do not harm the baby. But cosmetic procedures are recommended to be done after pregnancy. I see changes in my hair since I got pregnant. Will my hair become the same again after pregnancy? Hair loss may occur due to increased hormones during pregnancy. This condition improves after the end of pregnancy and hair regains its old health. What is AFP test? Alphabetoprotein (AFP) is a protein that is secreted from the baby's liver and passes into the mother's circulatory system. If this protein level is below or above normal, it may be indicative of some anomalies in the baby.

This test is for 16-18 of pregnancy. What is amniocentesis? Amniocentesis is a procedure for the examination of the baby by taking a sample of the liquid that it is swimming in. If the results of the AFP test are not normal in pregnancies over 35 years of age and at risk, this procedure is applied and the genetic defects in the baby are detected by liquid examinations.


What should I do when I got pregnant with an intrauterine device? When pregnancy is detected, the spiral can be removed if it is located down in the uterus. I have a friend with tubal pregnancy. I occasionally have pain in my right groin. Ectopic pregnancy? Ectopic pregnancy occurs in 1-2% of all pregnancies.

The risk increases to 5-10% if there is a history of ectopic pregnancy, previous infection or surgical procedure. If you have groin pain and bleeding, you should consult your doctor. Do I need AIDS and hepatitis (jaundice) test? Since it is not an easily transmitted disease, you do not need to have an AIDS test if there are no risk factors such as blood transfusion, suspicious sexual intercourse and drug addiction. However, in our country, which is very common in pregnancy and infecting the baby during pregnancy for hepatitis B tests should be done, and the mother carrier to prevent infection in the baby should be given the necessary serum and vaccine.

Which laboratory tests must be done? Urine test during pregnancy, blood group determination, blood count for the detection of anemia, Hepatitis B, Rubella (rubella), syphilis (syphilis), Toxoplasma, Herpes and so on. Tests investigating certain infections should be performed. What should I do? In the first period of pregnancy, the skin changes due to rising hormones. After your body gets used to these hormones, your skin will recover. What should I do to avoid stretch marks during my pregnancy? Depending on the structure of your skin, stretch cracks may occur. There are no products that precisely prevent the formation of stretch marks on your skin.

Creams that keep the skin moisturized can be helpful in preventing crack formation. Second quarter: Is the dark line formed in the middle of my stomach permanent? Especially in light-skinned women, increased hormones during pregnancy cause darkening of the nipple, a dark line in the middle of the abdomen, and spots on the face. These sun spots and darkening cannot be prevented when exposed to the sun. Usually disappear after childbirth. What should I do if my vaginal discharge increased? Vaginal discharge is one of the most common complaints during pregnancy. The color and smell of the vaginal discharge are important. If the discharge is transparent, it is not smelly and itching is not considered infection. This discharge is due to rising hormones.

It is recommended to use cotton underwear and pay attention to cleanliness. If the discharge is yellow and fragrant and itching is accompanied, it is recommended to consult the physician considering the infection and make the necessary treatment. When will my stomach grow? Swelling in the lower abdomen begins to appear from the 16th week of the first pregnancy. A little earlier in subsequent pregnancies due to separation of the abdominal muscles 12-14. swelling in the abdomen in weeks to become evident. It is not harmful if the house is well ventilated after painting. This also applies to household chemicals.

If you are constantly exposed to these substances because of your profession during pregnancy, you should avoid them to protect yourself and your baby. I have two cats in my home.

Does it cause problems during my pregnancy? Cats carry a parasite called toxoplasma gondi that causes toxoplasmosis disease. If this parasite is taken during pregnancy and the baby develops infection, it leads to mental retardation, blindness and some other abnormalities. This parasite is transmitted by cat droppings and uncooked meats. People who encounter this parasite usually survive without a realization of the infection, like a mild flu. Avoiding raw meat, avoiding mouth and eyes after contact with raw meat, washing vegetables and fruits very well, using gloves when in contact with cat faeces can be protected from these infections by simple measures. Can I use Nutrasweet? It is considered not harmful when taken in low doses. Dietary carbonated drinks containing nutrasweet once a day to consume is not harmful. Hot bath is objectionable? Hot water can be harmful by increasing body temperature. There is no harm to the bathroom to be taken with warm water. Is it OK to wear a seat belt in the car? You must always use a seat belt in the car.

If you do not use a seat belt in case of an accident, your stomach will hit the steering wheel and fracture of the pelvis bones, placenta (the baby's wife) may leave the uterus may cause the loss of the baby. After your abdomen grows, you should use the belt below the uterus, just above the pelvic bones. Can I sunbathe during my pregnancy? It can be sunbathed very carefully and for a short time and using protective creams. It should be remembered that the sun's rays increase the staining on the skin. Are there spores that are inconvenient during my pregnancy? Gymnastics, mountaineering and similar sports where balance is important should be avoided. Depending on the growth of your uterus, your body's center of gravity changes and you may lose your balance. Every sport at risk of collision should also be avoided. Is this normal? This condition, called phthalism, may be caused by increased salivation, decreased stomach movements and nausea due to nausea. It occurs more frequently in the first period of pregnancy and decreases as the pregnancy progresses. When should I go to doctor control more often? After twenty-eight weeks, the doctor checks frequently. You should go for a check every 2-3 weeks. Every week from the sixteenth week you should go to the doctor's check. Sometimes I feel very severe pain in my groin, why? When there is no possibility of ectopic pregnancy, these pains are thought to result from the stretching of the ligament called round ligament. The pain is usually on the left side because the uterus moves to the right and causes the ligament on the left to stretch. The pain is reduced when you rest. The cause of pain during pregnancy should be investigated by the physician. Appendicitis, ovarian rotation and separation of the placenta also cause pain.I am a kindergarten teacher, is it harmful to have a fifth disease during pregnancy? The fifth disease, an infection caused by the virus called Parvo virus, can be harmful to the baby when passed during pregnancy.

This virus breaks down red blood cells and damages them and can cause miscarriage when passed during the first period of pregnancy. It does not cause congenital anomalies. If infection is taken later in the pregnancy, the baby is evaluated by ultrasonographic follow-up every week for 6-8 weeks to determine whether the baby is affected. Cases where the baby is infected can also be treated by blood transfusion. Can I get a vaccine during pregnancy? All vaccinations should be avoided, especially in the first trimester of pregnancy. Live virus vaccines such as measles, rubella and mumps should be avoided from three months before pregnancy and during pregnancy. Dead bacterial vaccines can be administered in outbreaks and when necessary. Pregnants should also be vaccinated in cases of rabies risk or hepatitis risk. In developing countries it is recommended to use the tetanus vaccine. Is it normal to feel occasional palpitations and shortness of breath? The growing uterus makes deep breathing difficult. Heart rate also increases during pregnancy. Drinking coffee, changes in position and fatigue can cause palpitations. These complaints are usually relieved in a short time after rest. There are several reasons for high blood pressure during pregnancy. In addition to high blood pressure, there is also edema (swelling) in the hands, legs and face. Protein can be detected in the urine.

This situation improves after birth. If pre-arthritis developed during your first pregnancy, the risk of developing in subsequent pregnancies is 10-15%. What are the purple lines on my legs? Purple spots in the appearance of spiders. It is due to increased estrogen levels and increased intravenous pressure increase. It occurs in most pregnant women. Swelling and pain in the veins in the feet and legs of some women occur. Swelling and tingling in my hands is normal? Tingling is felt depending on the payment in the hands (water collection). These complaints can be reduced by raising the hands and putting them in the water. Can I apply nail polish to my nails during my pregnancy? Formaldehyde is used as a fixative in the nail polish chemical, this substance is not much absorption of nails, but it is recommended to apply the nail polish in a well-ventilated room. These occur due to increased vascularity and increased blood volume. It is not important in patients without bleeding disorders.It is natural, at night I often dream and have nightmares? It is normal to have nightmares due to increased hormone levels and concerns about the baby during pregnancy. Which side of my sleep is important? It is recommended to lay on the left side during pregnancy. Many women wake up in the morning, lying on their back and wonder if it is harmful to the baby. Supporting your back with a pillow while lying down prevents you from reaching your back. When women lie in a supine position, they feel like they will faint with sudden blood pressure drop due to compression of abdominal vessels. These complaints go away when I lay sideways. My doctor asked me to count my baby's movements. Should I count the baby's movements every hour? No, each baby has its own daily rhythm, which can be more active at certain times of the day. Pregnants know when their babies move more. At this time, the baby's movements should be paid attention to the doctor if there is a difference from the usual. Last quarter: I have difficulty sleeping, what should I do? Especially after 36 weeks of pregnancy it is very difficult to sleep comfortably. Consecutive sleepless nights can make you feel increasingly tired. If you do not sleep during the day, early dinner, a warm bath and warm milk can help you sleep more comfortably. The use of sleep medications during pregnancy is absolutely unsuitable.

Even though I'm only 28 weeks pregnant, milk comes from my breasts. Is this normal? This is a common condition in pregnancy, breast milk to prepare the breast before breast feeding and breast milk can cause the release of breast. This can only happen during sexual intercourse first. Liquid white color and clean looking. Bloody and dark currents should be evaluated immediately. Pregnant women who have breast milk before birth should not express this milk because this may cause premature labor. You can protect your clothes with pads to put on the nipple. Does my sexual relationship harm the baby? In late pregnancy, 50% of couples stop having sexual intercourse. If your partner does not carry an infection, sexual intercourse will not cause the baby to become infected and will not harm the baby. Pregnant women with premature birth threat should not have sexual intercourse.28 weeks pregnant and spotting, is it normal? No, it's not normal. This is a condition that requires you to inform the doctor immediately. It may be due to the anterior placement of the placenta (the partner of the infant) or the separation of the placenta from the uterine wall if staining is accompanied by pain. Decrease in baby's movements and spotting during the last months of pregnancy are the most important warning signs. I feel my baby occasionally jumps rhythmically, is it normal? These are hiccups. Hiccups due to contraction of the diaphragm may be important for the development of the lungs. After a while, it disappears spontaneously. Should I attend birth classes? This could be a good idea. You will feel easier to give birth as knowledge and experiences will be shared during such lessons. What is a non-stress test? The non-stress test is a test that lasts up to half an hour and examines the baby. During this test, the baby's heartbeat and uterine tone are recorded. The reactive test indicates that the baby is in good health. This test is repeated frequently in mothers with hypertension or diabetes, in cases of growth retardation in the infant and in pregnancies beyond the term. How many babies born after weeks can survive? 10% of pregnancies end with premature birth. Babies born at 26 weeks of age can live in centers with intensive care units for newborns. Babies born after 28 weeks have a higher chance of survival. How do I know when an early birth starts? If you have more than four contractions within one hour and this continues for more than one hour, preterm labor is suspected. An increase in the amount of vaginal discharge and back pain may also herald premature birth. In the presence of these findings, you should immediately consult your doctor.

What can I do for hemorrhoids? Hemorrhoids increase during pregnancy, can cause severe pain and bleeding. Hemorrhoids grow during pregnancy due to pooling of blood in the pelvic region. Drinking excess water, taking juicy foods such as plum juice, eating rich in fiber foods, eating plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits can reduce complaints. Very severe pain in cases where pain relief can be used pomades. I have never had chickenpox until this day. I've been in the same place with a kid in chickenpox. What can I do? Since varicella infections can be passed without any signs, many women do not know that they have had previous infections. 95% of the pregnant women were immunized naturally through previous infection. There is a risk for the 5% group that has not been infected. In case of contact with a chickenpox, a blood test should be carried out immediately to confirm whether the infection has already been passed. These tests give results within 24 hours. If it is found that you have not had an infection before, you should be given immunoglobulin (antibodies) against this virus to help you pass the disease mildly. If you have the disease, your baby has a 2% chance of being affected. The most common problem is the normal development of the baby's arms and legs.34 weeks pregnant. I have severe back pain. What should I do? Healthy posture during pregnancy is very important. Improper posture causes back pain by increasing the burden on the back due to pregnancy. Siatic pain may also begin with the infant settling down during the late pregnancy. Healthy posture and lying on hard ground can reduce pain. Back pain is reduced after birth. Suddenly I felt my baby coming down. Although I breathe more comfortably, I feel pressure in my groin. Is it normal? This is seen in many pregnant women after 36 weeks. Placing the baby down allows you to breathe more comfortably, but you need to urinate more often. In infants who have already given birth, infant placement may not occur until delivery. Does my baby need to be monitored during delivery? You need to be monitored to verify that the baby is healthy. Monitoring during delivery does not need to be continuous. However, in cases where the pregnant woman has diabetes or heart disease and the baby develops retardation, monitoring should be continuous. If any deterioration is detected in the baby's heartbeat, monitoring is continued continuously. How do I feel the engagement is thrown? The secretion accumulated in the cervix during pregnancy is discarded when the cervix begins to soften and dilate. Pregnant women experience slight contractions followed by gelatinous and bloody fluid coming from the vagina. In some pregnant women, vaginal discharge increases during the last two weeks of pregnancy, which is due to the gradual loosening of the engagement of secretions in the cervix. How do I distinguish between real birth pains and false birth pains? Braxton-Hicks contractions are commonly called painless contractions that are felt in the lower abdomen. These are not accompanied by the removal of the engagement and back pain. The labor pains are pain that lasts for one to two minutes with less frequent intervals, exacerbated and regular.

When these pains start to come every five minutes, you should go to the hospital. Why should I take the stress test? This test examines how the baby responds to the contractions by providing contraction of the uterus. Stimulation of the uterus by stimulating the nipple or medication is provided. With each contraction of the uterus, there is some decrease in the blood flow to the baby. Healthy babies tolerate it well. If the baby's heart rate slows down after contraction, the test is considered positive, indicating that the baby is under stress. In this case, the baby should be delivered immediately. What is amniotic fluid and what does it do? The fluid in which the baby floats is called amniotic fluid, and the majority of this fluid is the urine of the baby. When the baby breathes, it swallows it and it is important for the development of the lungs. In babies with kidney problems, the amount of this fluid may be small. The amount of amniotic fluid gives information about the state of the placenta. When the placenta gets old and cannot feed the baby, the amount of amniotic fluid decreases. It is normal for most pregnant women to have a small amount of sugar in the urine, especially 1-2 hours after meals. However, this condition is also seen in pregnancy-related diabetes. 24-28. Pregnancy-related diabetes can be detected by performing an oral glucose tolerance test between 2 weeks of gestation. If pregnancy-related diabetes is detected, a special diet is applied. What can I do if my leg is cramping? It is a very common complaint in the last period of pregnancy. Make sure you get enough calcium and potassium. Calcium is found in milk and dairy products, while potassium is found in bananas and citrus fruits. Stretching your legs 10-15 minutes before bedtime can reduce cramps. Very often my stomach is sour, what can I do? Due to the decrease in tone in the lower part of the esophagus, the acid in the stomach escapes back into the esophagus. Eating less often, avoiding bitter and spicy foods and not eating before bedtime can alleviate your complaint a bit. Antacid drugs can be used. When should I go to the hospital for birth? Pregnant women who have not delivered before are advised to go to hospital when their pains begin to arrive at regular intervals of 5-10 minutes. In pregnant women who have already given birth, birth occurs faster. When the pain begins to come to the hospital with a 10-minute interval, what should be the removal of the cervix? In the last period of pregnancy the cervix begins to soften, this is called cervical wiping. The cervix becomes suitable for opening. What is the opening of the pouch (membranes) at birth? The pouch can be opened to initiate labor. However, contractions begin or intensify with the release of substances called prostaglandins. Contractions can be initiated with intravenous medications. Drug-induced births usually last longer. Vaginally administered prostaglandin-containing gels also allow the cervix to be wiped and birth to begin. These gels are usually administered before intravenous medication. What to do when the baby cord is wrapped around the baby's neck? This can be seen in 15% of newborns. It is usually corrected when the baby's head is removed or the cord is immediately cut off. If the cord becomes too tight during birth, it causes irregularities in the baby's heartbeat. What is meconium? Before birth, the baby's digestive system is filled with meconium. The baby's bowel movements are mixed with meconium amniotic fluid. This is especially seen in past pregnant women. When the baby breathes, meconium can go to the lungs and a dangerous condition called meconium aspiration occurs.

How do I know if I can give birth vaginally? Usually, it is not clear whether vaginal delivery can be performed until delivery starts. Today, 20% of deliveries are performed by cesarean section. What can I do to reduce the pain during delivery? Narcotic drugs can be used intravenously to relieve pain and allow the pregnant woman to rest between contractions. They do not cause prolongation of labor because they are generally used at low doses. Epidural anesthesia can also be used to reduce pain at birth. An anesthetic given through a thin catheter placed on the back reduces pain. This type of anesthesia can sometimes slow delivery. If epidural anesthesia is given more than 4 cm of cervix and after the baby is placed in the pelvis, labor will not prolong. What is episiotomy? Episiotomy is the incision in the lower part of the vaginal canal to facilitate the birth of the baby's head and birth. When episiotomy is not opened, tears may occur especially if delivery is fast. Are forceps and vacuum applications harmful? Not harmful in experienced hands. Both are applied to facilitate the exit of the baby. It leaves traces in the baby's head after a while. Postpartum period: How long should I stay in the hospital after birth? The length of hospital stay after birth is gradually shortening. Thirty years ago, one week in hospital after birth, while the maximum number of days is 2-3 days. For the health of the baby and the mother, it is usually sufficient to stay in the hospital for 48 hours after delivery. Should I breastfeed my baby? Breastfeeding is the best way to feed the newborn. Breast milk is both cheap, nutritious and important in establishing the close connection between mother and baby. Antibacterial substances in the mother's milk are passed to the baby to protect the baby from diseases. Many women want to breastfeed immediately after birth, but it may take a few days or longer before the mother and the baby get used to breastfeeding. Many mothers are worried that their baby may not get enough nutrients in the first days and that they are hungry. Soaking the baby 8-12 times a day indicates that the baby has had enough fluid. After the first 10-14 days, most of the problems associated with breastfeeding disappear and breastfeeding becomes enjoyable. Women with small breasts do not need to worry. Milk production is not related to the size of the breasts. Hormonal stimuli and your baby's sucking often produce enough milk. How should I prepare my breasts for breastfeeding? It is debatable that breasts are necessary and useful for breastfeeding. It may be useful if the nipples are inward. When 6-8 weeks to delivery, it is useful to rotate the nipples between the fingers for a few minutes and repeat this procedure 4-6 times a day. Drying the nipples with a hard towel after each bath will also make the nipples more resistant to cracking in the early stages of breastfeeding. Can I connect my tubes during delivery? Couples who have as many children as they want can be recommended for surgical sterilization. In developed countries, approximately 17% of couples of reproductive age choose tubal sterilization as the contraceptive method. Tubal sterilization, which has a reliability of 99.8%, has no negative effect on the sexual life and mental health of the woman. If delivery occurs by caesarean section, it can be performed at the same time, if it occurs normally, by a simple surgical procedure. Which activities should I restrict after leaving the hospital? Avoiding certain activities without limiting your daily life is enough. You should avoid heavy lifting until you recover. During pregnancy, the posture and back strength of the woman is reduced, and when you lift heavily, it is very easy to damage your back. Sexual intercourse should also be avoided for 4-6 weeks. When your genital organs are completely healed, you can have sexual intercourse. Six weeks after birth you should go for a checkup. During this period, your genital organs return to pre-pregnancy conditions. When can I start using birth control pills?

If you are not breastfeeding your baby, you can start two weeks after birth. Many women begin to have sexual intercourse 4 weeks after birth and can immediately conceive again. You should be protected from the moment you start having sexual intercourse. It is thought that breastfeeding mothers should not use any contraceptive pill. However, birth control pills may reduce or even stop milk due to the estrogen they contain.


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Pregnancy is perhaps the most important process in a woman's life. Therefore, it is a matter of curiosity about how new moms have gone through week by week. How will you experience changes during your pregnancy? You've come to the right place! You will be able to follow the progress of all the changes in your baby and you from our article. Every week of pregnancy you will find an explanation of your baby's development and a description of the changes that have taken place in your body. You will also be able to learn important medical information to help keep you and your baby healthy.

When is the birth ?
After explaining your pregnancy, the first question that will probably be asked is ne When is the birth?.. On your first prenatal visit, your doctor will help you determine the expected date of birth. Your delivery time is 40 weeks from the first day of your last period.

It is important to remember that your time of birth is only an estimate - most babies are born 38-42 weeks after the first day of their last menstrual period, and only a small percentage of women actually give birth on their own date.

What is Trimester?

Another common term you will hear during your pregnancy is trimester. A pregnancy is divided into trimesters:

first trimester (quarter), from week 1 to week 12
second tremester (quarterly), from week 13 to week 26
the third tremester (quarter) is from week 27 until the end of pregnancy.

Week Week Pregnancy

1 Week Pregnancy

Your Baby's Development

This first week is actually your period. Since your expected birth is calculated from the first day of your last menstrual period, this week is counted as part of your 40-week pregnancy, even if you have not yet become pregnant with your baby.
Week Week Pregnancy

This first week is actually your period.

Your Change

Your healthy habits and your baby's health go hand in hand during pregnancy. When planning to conceive, take time to prepare your body for motherhood. Before getting pregnant:

Avoid alcohol, drugs and tobacco products. These substances can cause birth defects, fetal alcohol syndrome, respiratory problems, low birth weight and other health problems.
Talk to your doctor about prescription and over-the-counter medications you take. As most prescription and over-the-counter medications can adversely affect the fetus, you need to take special precautions for the medication. However, do not stop taking your prescription medication without consulting your doctor; this will help you reduce the potential benefits and risks of stopping your medication.
Follow a diet that contains sufficient vitamins, especially folic acid. Women trying to get pregnant should take 400 micrograms of folic acid a day. Adequate folic acid intake reduces the risk of neural tube defects (birth defects caused by incomplete development of the brain or spinal cord), such as spina bifida. Talk to your doctor about taking folic acid supplements while trying to conceive.

2 Week Pregnancy

Your Baby's Development

This may sound weird, but you're still not pregnant! Your egg will be fertilized by sperm only until the end of this week.
Week Week Pregnancy

This may sound weird, but you're still not pregnant!

Your Change

Your uterine lining develops to feed the baby and your body secretes the follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), which encourages it to ripen the egg. At the end of this week, you will be at the midpoint of your menstrual cycle (if you have a regular 28-day cycle) and ovulation will occur. If you have unprotected sexual intercourse during your ovulation, you may become pregnant. Usually a sperm is successful in penetrating the egg and fertilization occurs. When this happens, you will get pregnant, even if you don't feel any body changes yet.
3 Week Pregnancy

3 Week Development of Your Baby
Week Week Pregnancy

Even if you haven't felt you're pregnant yet, you've got a baby growing inside!

You have just conceived your baby. The fertilized egg undergoes cell division. About 30 hours after fertilization, it is divided into two cells, then into four cells, then into eight cells and continues to divide as it moves from the fallopian tube to the uterus. When it reaches the uterus, this group of cells looks like a small ball and is called morula.

Morula is hollowed out and filled with liquid - later known as a blastocyst. As we approach the end of this week, the blastocyst will attach itself to the endometrium, the lining of the uterus. This is called implantation. Implantation in the uterus is an important link - the endometrium provides nutrients and debris to the developing embryo. Over time, this implantation will develop in the placenta.

Your Change in 3 Week Pregnancy

Getting enough of certain foods such as folic acid, protein, calcium and iron is very important for the development of your baby. Folic acid supplementation is particularly important because folic acid helps prevent defects in the neural tube (the structure that causes the brain and spinal cord) that develops very early in pregnancy.

The consumption of protein used to create new tissue increases during pregnancy. Calcium helps bones and teeth grow, so be sure to eat good dairy products, green leafy vegetables and legumes (peas, lentils, etc.). Iron is necessary because you support your baby's increased blood volume during pregnancy. Good sources of iron include red meat, legumes, eggs, and green leafy vegetables.
4 Week Pregnancy

4 Week Development of Your Baby

When your pregnancy is four weeks old, your baby (now an embryo!) Consists of two cell layers - epiblast and hypoplast. They eventually turn into all the organs and body parts of your baby.
The other two structures that are now developing are the amnion and egg yolk sac. Filled with amniotic fluid, the amniotic will envelop and protect the growing embryo. The pouch will produce blood and help feed the embryo until the placenta takes on this role.

Week Week Pregnancy

When your pregnancy is four weeks old, your baby is now an embryo!

Your Change in 4 Week Pregnancy

The embryo continues to be inserted into the uterus and is buried deep inside the endometrium. Some women may have mild cramping and spotting during this week while implantation occurs. When implanted, the embryo begins to make a hormone called hCG, which helps protect the lining of the uterus. It also sends a signal to the ovary to stop laying eggs every month, which stops your monthly menstrual cycle.

hCG is the hormone measured in pregnancy tests. This week, a pregnancy test can possibly detect your pregnancy. hCG also causes signs of pregnancy that may begin now. Menstrual symptoms (PMS) may also include fatigue, tingling or aching breasts or nausea. But at the end of this week, your menstrual period will not occur. Instead, your pregnancy continues!
5 Week Pregnancy

5 Week Development of Your Baby
Week Week Pregnancy

Your 5-week-old baby is now tall!

So far, the embryo has been a cell mass. But now a separate shape begins to form. The neural tube (which will be the spinal cord and brain) extends from the top of the embryo to the bottom. A swelling in the middle of the embryo will turn into your baby's heart. At this time, the placenta develops. Placenta and finger-like protrusions are formed where an embryo is fed from its mother.

Your Change in 5 Week Pregnancy

Even if nausea hasn't reached you yet, you want to stay away from some food. Foodborne diseases such as listeriasis and toxoplasmosis can cause birth defects and even miscarriages.
Here are some foods to avoid:

unpasteurized cheeses (usually reported as “fresh))
unpasteurized milk, fruit juices and cider
raw eggs or foods containing raw eggs, including foam and tiramisu
raw or undercooked meats, fish or shellfish
processed meats such as hot dogs and deli meats (if you eat them, they must be well cooked)
mercury-high fish including shark, swordfish, king mackerel or diamond fish

6 Week Pregnancy

6 Week Development of Your Baby

By the 6th week, your baby's brain and nervous system are developing rapidly. The optical vesicles, which subsequently form the eyes, begin to develop on the sides of the head, such as the passages forming the inner ear.
Week Week Pregnancy

At week 6 your baby is now a pea.

Babies are usually measured from head to toe (from the top of the head to the hip) as their legs are curled up towards the trunk during most of the pregnancy and make full-length measurement difficult. . This week, your baby is measured only 2 to 5 millimeters!

Your baby's heart will start beating this time and can even be detected during an ultrasound examination. The beginning of the digestive and respiratory systems is also taking shape. Small buds that will grow on your baby's arms and legs appear this week.

Change in Your 6 Week Pregnancy

Common pregnancy complaints can hit with full force this week. You may feel very tired because your body adapts to your pregnancy demands. And aching breasts, nausea and vomiting (morning sickness) may bother you more than usual. Despite its name, morning sickness can happen any time or all day, so don't be surprised if your stomach doesn't go by noon.
Nausea isn't the only thing that can get you into the bath - other things like your kidneys that work too hard to remove hormonal changes and waste from your body can cause you to urinate more often.
7 Week Pregnancy

7 Week Development of Your Baby

This week, umbilical cord occurred. Your baby will contact you during your pregnancy, provide oxygen and nutrition for your baby and eliminate waste. Your baby's digestive system and lungs continue to form.

Week Week Pregnancy

Your baby is the size of a blueberry! Measured in dimensions of approximately 9-11 mm .

The baby's face is shaping up. Mouth, nostrils, ears and eyes are some of the facial features that have become more pronounced this week.
Do you imagine a son or a girl to play ball? He has a hand that looks like a small shovel at the tip of his arm bud that developed last week!

Change in Your 7 Week Pregnancy

Pregnancy causes many changes in your uterus. This week, you will develop a mucus plug that opens at the opening of the cervical canal and closes the uterus to protect it from infection. (You will lose this plug later because your cervix is ​​enlarged during childbirth preparation.)
8 Week Pregnancy

8 Week Development of Your Baby

Seeing a baby's tiny fingers and toes is one of the pleasures of the first day of life. These fingers and toes are just beginning to form this week, and the arms can flex at the elbows and wrists. The eyes become more pronounced because they began to develop pigment (color) in the retina (behind the eye).

Week Week Pregnancy

Your baby is a blackberry size every 8 weeks.

The baby is 10-13 mm long and weighs 1 g.
In addition, the intestines grow and there is not enough room for them in the baby's belly, so they enter the umbilical cord for up to 12 weeks.
So far, the beginning of the buds that will turn into your baby's genitals have emerged, but they have not developed enough to reveal whether your baby is a boy or a girl.

Your Change in 8-Week Pregnancy

Pregnancy symptoms such as menstrual delay, nausea and excessive fatigue have probably made you wonder if you are pregnant. Plan your first prenatal visit to your doctor after confirming your pregnancy through a home pregnancy test or a blood or urine test at the doctor or office.

Good prenatal care is essential for your baby's health and safe delivery, so be sure to prioritize prenatal appointments. If your pregnancy is considered high risk (for example, if you have had multiple miscarriages, you are over 35 years of age, or if you have a history of pregnancy complications), your doctor may want to see you as early and as often as possible during appointments.
9 Week Pregnancy

9 Week Development of Your Baby

The tail at the bottom of your baby's spinal cord is almost gone this week. In contrast, your baby's head is growing - it's big and curls up in the chest compared to the rest of the body.
This week, your baby is 16-25 millimeters and weighs about 2 grams. The tip of the nose has developed and can be seen from the profile, and the skin flaps in the eyes have begun to become prominent eyelids in a few weeks.

Week Week Pregnancy

Your baby is the size of a grape grain!

The digestive system continues to develop. Anus forms and intestines grow. Internal reproductive properties such as the testes and ovaries begin to form this week.
Your baby can make the first movements this week as the muscles develop. If you have an ultrasound now, even these movements can be seen, but you cannot feel it for several weeks.

Your Change in 9 Weeks Pregnancy

When going to the first prenatal medical examination, take the time to get to know your family's health history and review your medical records. Have you had any chronic illnesses, allergies or surgery? Do you use any prescription medication? Do you know about genetic diseases in your family? Were your menstrual cycles regular and did you have previous pregnancies? What are your exercise habits? These are some things your doctor would like to discuss with you, so having this information ready when you go will help.
10 Week Pregnancy

10 Week Development of Your Baby

By the 10th week, all vital organs of your baby have been formed and started to work together.
The length of your baby is 22-35 mm and weighs 2-4 g.

Week Week Pregnancy

Your baby is the size of a prune!

When external changes occur (such as the separation of fingers and toes and the loss of the tail), internal improvements also occur. Tooth buds form in the mouth, and if your child is a male, his testicles begin to produce the male hormone testosterone.
Congenital abnormalities are unlikely to develop after 10 weeks. This also indicates the end of the embryonic period - in general the embryo now has a distinctly human appearance. From next week, your baby will be officially considered a fetus.

Change in Your 10 Week Pregnancy

During this period, your prenatal visit will be a must. A number of tests and checks are performed at the doctor's office, including having your weight and blood pressure checked. You may also have an external abdominal examination to check the size and position of your baby and have your urine tested.
During your visit, your healthcare professional (a gynecologist, family doctor, midwife or nurse doctor) will conduct a thorough examination. Your healthcare provider will ask you many questions about your medical history and family health issues. This can help determine if your baby is at risk for genetic diseases.
Another thing your doctor will check is your baby's heartbeat! Using a Doppler stethoscope, you should hear your baby's heart beat for the first time.
Your doctor will probably give you a blood test to find out if you have been vaccinated against chickenpox, measles, mumps and rubella. You can also test for some infections, such as syphilis or hepatitis B, and have an HIV test. For some genetic disorders, blood testing is also common - the type of tests offered will depend on your situation and preferences.

11 Week Pregnancy

11 Week Development of Your Baby

When you reach the 11th week of your pregnancy, your baby is about 50 mm long and weighs 6-8 grams this week . Its size is about one strawberry.

Week Week Pregnancy

Your baby is the size of a strawberry at week 11.

From this week to the 20th week your baby will grow rapidly. To manage all this growth, the blood vessels in the placenta are increasing in size and number to provide more nutrients for your baby.
The facial development continues as the ears move to their final position on the head. If you see a picture of your baby now, you think you have a genius in your hand - the baby's head makes up half the body length!
Although your baby's reproductive organs are developing rapidly, the external genitalia of girls and boys looks somewhat similar until the end of the 11th week. They will be clearly on week 14.

Your Change in 11-Week Pregnancy

Feeding your baby usually requires weight gain - and in most cases, the recommended weight gain is between 11.33 and 15.87 kg during pregnancy. If you have overweight or overweight before pregnancy, your health care professional can make different recommendations for weight gain.

Your doctor may recommend a trim first trimester screening test.. This combines an ultrasound with a blood test to see if your baby is at risk for a chromosomal abnormality (regardless of whether it is in your baby). An abnormal result does not necessarily mean that your baby has a troubled condition - but more tests may be needed. Talk to your healthcare professional about the risks and benefits of this test.
12 Week Pregnancy

12 Week Development of Your Baby

Your baby's brain continues to develop and small nails and toenails begin to form. Watch Your Baby Grow.

Week Week Pregnancy

Your baby is about the size of a lime!

Your baby's kidneys are working! After swallowing the amniotic fluid, your baby will now be able to remove it from the body as urine. And the intestines will go into your belly because there's room for them now.

Your Change in 12 Weeks Pregnancy

Did someone tell you it's a pregnancy flare? It's not just the joy you can feel, because you have a baby - there's a physical reason for smooth, brighter skin during pregnancy. Increased blood volume and pregnancy hormones work together to give you this glow. A higher blood volume brings more blood to the blood vessels and hormones increase sebaceous gland secretion, making the skin flush, fuller and smoother. In some cases, increased sebaceous gland secretion may cause temporary acne.
13 Week Pregnancy

13 Week Development of Your Baby

Welcome to the second trimester of pregnancy! Your placenta has developed and provides your baby with oxygen, nutrients and waste disposal. The placenta also makes progesterone and estrogen hormones that help protect pregnancy.

Week Week Pregnancy

Your baby is as big as a lemon.

So far, the baby's eyelids have joined together to protect their eyes as they develop. You may want these eyes to close once in a while, so you can rest a bit!
Your baby may put a thumb in his mouth this week, but the sucking muscles may not be fully developed yet.

Change in Your 13 Week Pregnancy

At your first prenatal appointment, your health care professional probably gave you a prescription for prenatal vitamins. Taking these supplements allows you to take vitamins and minerals, such as folic acid, zinc, iron, and calcium, which will help your baby grow and develop, as well as a healthy diet.
14 Week Pregnancy

14 Week Development of Your Baby
Week Week Pregnancy

Your baby is about the size of an orange!

This week, your baby's face has developed some fine hairs. This soft colorless hair is called lanugo and covers most of your baby's body until it flows just before birth.
So far, your baby's genitals are fully developed, but they can be difficult to detect on ultrasound. Your thyroid gland matured because your baby also starts to produce thyroid hormones.
Your baby now weighs about 45 grams and is 8 cm long.

Your Change in 14 Week Pregnancy

If your healthcare professional is over 35 years of age or if your screening tests have indicated that there may be a fetal problem, amniocentesis can discuss this with you. Amniocentesis is a test that can detect abnormalities in a fetus, such as Down's syndrome, usually between 15 and 18 weeks.
During this test, a very fine needle is inserted into the amniotic fluid surrounding the baby to obtain a fluid sample for analysis. Amniocentesis carries a low risk, so talk to your healthcare professional about your concerns and the risks and advantages of the test.

15 Week Pregnancy

15 Week Development of Your Baby

Parents are often surprised by the softness of newborn skin. Your baby's skin is constantly developing and so thin and translucent that blood vessels can be seen. Hair continues on the eyebrows and heads. Although your baby's ears are almost in place now, they are still a little low in his head.

Week Week Pregnancy

At 15 weeks your baby is as long as a pear.

Your baby's skeletal system continues to evolve. Muscle development continues and your baby probably makes too much movement with the head, mouth, arms, wrists, hands, legs and feet.

Your Change in 15 Weeks Pregnancy

It's normal to feel like you're on an emotional roller coaster (you have hormones to thank). Is there anything else you can feel? Even the most organized women reported that the pregnancy somehow made them forgetful and clumsy, that they could not concentrate. Try to keep the stress in your life to a minimum and take your “mental breakthroughs” step by step - they are only temporary.
16 Week Pregnancy

16 Week Development of Your Baby

Your baby now weighs about 110 grams and measures about 11-12 cm in length. Your baby can hold her head upright and allows various expressions such as the development of facial muscles, itching and frowning.
Week Week Pregnancy

Your baby is about an avocado!

Your Change in 16 Week Pregnancy

Between 16 and 18 weeks of gestation, your health care provider may recommend a second trimester screening test (known as a multi-marker test or triple display). This test measures alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), a protein produced by the fetus, and pregnancy hormones hCG and estriol in the mother's blood. When the level of an additional substance called inhibin-A is measured, it is called a quad screen (or quad screen).
If you have already performed a blood test and / or ultrasound in the first trimester (first trimester screening test), the results of the two tests are called an integrated screening test. The results of these tests can tell mothers whether their babies are at risk for neural tube defects such as chromosomal abnormalities such as spina bifida or Down's syndrome.
An abnormal result does not necessarily mean that your baby has a problem - but it may mean that more tests are needed. Talk to your healthcare professional about the risks and benefits of these tests.

17 Week Pregnancy

17 Week Development of Your Baby
Week Week Pregnancy

Your baby is still too small! About 13 cm tall and 140 grams in weight!

The placenta, which feeds the fetus with nutrients and oxygen and removes waste, grows to adapt to your baby. It now contains thousands of blood vessels that bring nutrients and oxygen to your baby's developing body.

Change in Your 17 Week Pregnancy

You may notice that your breasts have changed significantly since your pregnancy began. Hormones prepare your breasts for milk production - more blood flows to the breasts and the milk-producing glands grow to prepare for breastfeeding. This can increase your breast size (increases one to two sizes in most women) and makes the veins visible. Buy supportive bras in several different sizes to manage your breast growth during pregnancy.
18 Week Pregnancy

18 Week Development of Your Baby

The ears move to their final position and peel off. And start refreshing your lullabies - your baby will probably hear you in the coming weeks! The bones of the middle ear and the nerve endings in the brain develop, so your baby will hear sounds like blood that moves through your heartbeat and umbilical cord. He may even be afraid of loud sounds!
In this period, our baby is approximately 14 cm and weighs 200 grams.

Week Week Pregnancy

Your baby is now a cucumber!

Your baby's eyes are also developing - they are now looking forward rather than from the sides, and the retinas may be able to detect if you hold the rays of the flashlight on your stomach.
So far, your baby's bones were developing, but still soft. They start to harden or ossify this week. Some of the first bones that appear are bones in the clavicle and legs.

Your Change in 18-Week Pregnancy

You're probably getting ready to live with the baby. This is a good week to start looking for a pediatrician or other health care provider for your child. Plan visits to meet with potential doctors to discuss appointment availability and emergency availability.
You will also want to learn as much as possible about your applications and procedures. Some good questions to ask: How many doctors are there? Does it include nights and weekends? What are their policies on phone calls? Which hospitals? Which insurance do they accept? Which experts do they work with? How to handle emergencies?
It is important that you feel comfortable with your child's doctor, so do your homework and make your decision carefully.

19 Week Pregnancy

19 Week Development of Your Baby
Week Week Pregnancy

At week 19 your baby is a big mango!

In this period, your baby measures 14 cm and weighs 250 grams .
Your baby is now covered with a white, waxy substance called vernix caseosa, which helps prevent delicate, skin cracking or scratching. Premature babies can be born with this cheese coating during childbirth.
Your baby is still small, but this week provides the development of brown oil that will help keep your baby warm after birth. Over the past three months your baby will add more layers of oil for warmth and protection.

Change in Your 19 Week Pregnancy

You can feel the first movements of your baby. This usually occurs between the 18th and 20th weeks. These early movements are known as quickening and may make you feel like you are experiencing aching butterflies or stomach in your stomach. Later in your pregnancy, you will feel kicks, punches and possibly hiccups! Each baby has different forms of movement, but if you are worried or if movements have decreased in frequency or intensity, talk to your doctor.

Many women wonder whether having sex during this time will harm their developing babies and the answer is no! As long as your pregnancy is normal, sexual intercourse is considered safe at every stage of pregnancy. But that doesn't necessarily mean you want to do it. Many pregnant women notice that their sexual desire fluctuates at various stages of pregnancy due to their pregnancy, increasing size, concerns at birth and other body changes. Keep these lines open while your problems arise. Even if you both are busy with the baby, it is also important that you spend time together.
20 Week Pregnancy

20 Week Development of Your Baby

Now you're halfway! Twenty weeks before your pregnancy, your baby has grown significantly the first cell, and now weighs about 290-310 grams and measures about 16 cm. The baby takes up the increased room in your womb and its constant growth will put pressure on your lungs, stomach, bladder and kidneys.

Week Week Pregnancy

Your baby was up to a carrot!

Under Vernix caseosa (a protective, wax coating), your baby's skin thickens and layers are formed. Hair and nail growth continues.

Change in Your 20 Week Pregnancy

If you have not already received one, your doctor may recommend that you take ultrasound, a diagnostic test that uses sound waves to produce an image. An ultrasound can determine the size and position of the fetus and the structural abnormalities of the bones and organs that have been seen so far. Depending on the location of the fetus, sex can usually be determined so far. During ultrasound, umbilical cord, placenta and amniotic fluid can also be examined. Talk to your healthcare professional about whether you need to pass this test.
21 Week Pregnancy

21 Week Development of Your Baby
Week Week Pregnancy

At 21 weeks your baby's length is as much as a banana!

Your baby measures 24-27 cm and weighs 320-400 grams.

The amniotic fluid that holds and supports your baby now serves another purpose. Intestines are sufficiently developed to absorb a small amount of sugar from the amniotic fluid your baby swallows and passes from the digestive tract to the large intestines. However, almost all of your baby's feeding still comes from the placenta.

Watch your baby grow! Until now, your baby's liver and spleen were responsible for making blood cells. However, now the bone marrow cavities have developed enough to contribute to blood cell formation. Bone marrow will be the main region of this production after birth in the third trimester. (The spleen will stop producing blood cells until 30 weeks)

Change in Your 21 Week Pregnancy

Is exercise safe during pregnancy? Exercise can be a great way to keep fit during pregnancy and even keep some problems such as varicose veins, excess weight gain and back pain to a minimum.

But pregnancy is not the time to start training for a triathlon - the name of the game is to advance slowly. Because attachments become more comfortable during pregnancy, your risk of injury is higher, so low or no-impact exercise such as yoga, swimming and walking are your best bet. Talk to your healthcare professional before starting any exercise program while pregnant.
22 Week Pregnancy

22-Week Development of Your Baby
Week Week Pregnancy

Your baby size is about a pepper up!

During this period, your baby measures 26–28 cm and weighs 500 grams .
The senses your baby will use to learn the world develop every day. Flavor buds began to form on the tongue and the brain and nerve endings were sufficiently formed to allow the fetus to feel the touch. Your baby can try this new feeling by caressing his face or sucking his thumb, feeling other body parts and seeing how they move.
Your baby's reproductive system continues to evolve. In boys, the testes begin to descend through the abdomen, and in girls, the uterus and ovaries are in place and the vagina develops.

Your Change in 22 Weeks Pregnancy

If you haven't felt them before, you may soon discover that your uterus is practicing for childbirth with irregular, painless contractions called Braxton Hicks contractions. You may feel a squeeze in your stomach. Don't worry though: Your baby may feel contraction while squeezing the uterus, but they are not dangerous or harmful.

However, if contractions become more intense, painful or frequent, consult your healthcare provider immediately because painful, regular contractions may be a sign of preterm labor.
23 Week Pregnancy

23 Week Development of Your Baby

Although the fat begins to build up in your baby's body, the skin hangs loosely and gives your baby a wrinkled appearance. Your baby's daily exercise routine involves moving the muscles on the fingers, toes, arms and legs regularly. As a result, you may feel stronger movements.
Week Week Pregnancy

Your baby is the size of a grapefruit this week!

So far your baby is slightly heavier than 500 grams and is about 26-28 cm tall. If birth occurs this week, a baby may survive specialist medical care, but may have mild or severe disability. With increasing research and knowledge in the field of fetal medicine, the long-term prognosis for premature babies (preemies) is improving each year.

Your Change in 23-Week Pregnancy

The closer you get to birth, the more trouble you can have in sleeping. Worry can mean a short night's sleep, getting up to pee, heartburn, leg cramps and general discomfort. But the health of your baby and yourself depends on enough rest. Try a warm bath, relaxing music, a relaxing book or a cup of herbal tea.

Most doctors recommend that pregnant women sleep next to them, not on their back or stomach, so blood flow to the placenta is not restricted. If you cannot feel comfortable in this way, try placing a pillow on your knees to lean on your side and relieve the pressure in your weight.
24 Week Pregnancy

24-Week Development of Your Baby
Week Week Pregnancy

At 24 weeks your baby is the size of a pomegranate.

During this period, your baby measures 30 cm and weighs 600 grams .
Since the inner ear, which controls the balance, is now fully developed, your baby can tell when the upside down or flat side is in the amniotic fluid while swimming and moving.

Your Change in 24-Week Pregnancy

Glucose screening, an important prenatal test, is usually 24-28. between weeks. This test checks for gestational diabetes, a transient type of diabetes that can cause problems in neonates such as low blood sugar during pregnancy.

You will drink a sugary solution for your glucose screening test and then draw your blood. If your blood sugar levels are too high, more tests will be conducted with your healthcare professional to see you. Pregnancy diabetes can often be controlled by a well-planned diet and regular exercise, but some pregnant women will need medications such as daily insulin during pregnancy.
25 Week Pregnancy

25-Week Development of Your Baby
Week Week Pregnancy

Your baby is about an eggplant this week!

In this period, your baby measures 35 cm and weighs 650-750 gr .

You may notice that your baby has rest and alarm times. Watch Your Baby Grow! You will notice fetal activity more easily while relaxing. Your baby's hearing continued to improve - he can hear you now!

Your Change in 25-Week Pregnancy

When it comes to digestion, pregnancy can cause some unwanted side effects. The hormone progesterone not only slows the emptying of the stomach, but also loosens the valve at the inlet of the stomach and thus does not close properly. This allows the acidic stomach contents to move up the esophagus. Conclusion: Reflux (also known as heartburn) can make your favorite food a nightmare.

The enlarged uterus exerts additional pressure on the stomach during the last few months of pregnancy. Try eating smaller, more frequent meals and avoid spicy, fatty foods.
26 Week Pregnancy

26 Week Development of Your Baby
Week Week Pregnancy

Your baby weighs less than about 850 grams and still looks wrinkled!

Your baby's eyes have been closed for the last few months, but they'll soon open and blink. Depending on ethnicity, some babies are born with blue or gray-blue eyes (which may change color in the first year of life), and some are born with brown or dark eyes. Eyelashes are growing as there is more hair on the head.

Your baby, weighing less than 907 grams, still looks wrinkled, but will continue to gain weight continuously for 14 weeks after birth.

Your Change in 26-Week Pregnancy

Your uterus provides a safe haven for your baby before birth. But what happens after birth? Your baby will move in your home that seems to have no time. Take the time to make your home safe. Closing electrical outlets, eliminating the danger of suffocation, setting up a smoke alarm and closing stairs are just some of the steps you need to take to keep your child safe. Take any precautions you can think of, but remember: no baby protection can be used for the careful supervision of your child.
27 Week Pregnancy

27 Week Development of Your Baby

This first week of the third trimester looks like what your baby looks like at birth, just thinner and smaller. The lungs, liver and immune system still need to mature completely, but if you deliver now, your baby's chances of survival are very high.
Week Week Pregnancy

Your baby is now the size of a cabbage and weighs about 1 kg!

As your hearing continues to develop, your baby may also recognize your partner's voice. However, since the ears are still covered with vernix, the sounds may be silenced (thick wax coating that prevents the skin from impacting the amniotic fluid).

Change in Your 27-Week Pregnancy

Your body continues to protect and feed your baby. But what happens when it's time to meet your little boy? Consider enrolling in childbirth classes through your local community center or hospital to learn about pain relief options and what happens after delivery. You will also learn about common newborn problems, baby protection, breastfeeding and formula feeding. Learning everything you can learn about births and babies will help you feel more secure, especially if you are your first time parent.
28 Week Pregnancy

28 Week Development of Your Baby
Week Week Pregnancy

At 28 weeks, your baby has reached the size of a lettuce!

Your baby is now about 1,000 grams and measures around 35–40 cm . The curves and cavities of your baby's brain are still developing and expanding, and your baby's fat layers are added.

At your next prenatal appointment, your doctor can tell you which position your baby is in the womb. Babies in scissors position may need to be delivered by cesarean section. Your baby still has 2 months to change position, so don't worry if your baby is currently in breech position. Most babies change their positions on their own.

Change in Your 28 Week Pregnancy

Your doctor probably sent you some blood tests early in your pregnancy. One of the things that blood tests measure is the Rh factor, a substance found in most people's red blood cells. If you do not have (Rh negative) but your baby (Rh positive), your baby has the potential to experience health problems such as jaundice and anemia. Your doctor can prevent these problems by giving you Rh immune globulin shots this week and after birth.
29 Week Pregnancy

29 Week Development of Your Baby
Week Week Pregnancy

Your baby is now up to a cauliflower!

Your baby continues to be active! The first few palpitations of movement can cause severe blisters and punches that may interrupt your breath. If you notice reduced movement, take a fetal kick count: your baby should move at least 10 times within 2 hours. If your baby moves less, contact your doctor.

Change in Your 29-Week Pregnancy

Iron during pregnancy is important for regeneration of red blood cell supply. You should take at least 30 milligrams of iron to your body every day. Since iron deficiency is common during pregnancy, your health care professional may recommend that you take a blood test to check your iron level. If low, you may be given an iron supplement.
30 Week Pregnancy

30 Week Development of Your Baby
Week Week Pregnancy

Your baby is now about the size of a ball broccoli!

Now your baby weighs about 1,400 grams and measures 40 cm and continues to gain weight and add fat layers. This oil makes the baby look less wrinkled and helps maintain heat after birth.

To prepare for breathing after birth, your baby mimics breathing movements by repeatedly moving the diaphragm. Your baby may even have hiccups in your womb that you may feel like rhythmic twitching.

Your Change in 30 Week Pregnancy

Constipation is a common complaint of pregnancy. Pregnancy hormones significantly slow down the digestive process. Exercising regularly, eating high-fiber foods such as vegetables and whole grains is a great way to keep everything tidy.
31 Week Pregnancy

31 Week Development of Your Baby
Week Week Pregnancy

Your baby is a coconut size at 31 weeks.

Your baby's weight has approached 1500 grams .
Your baby pours a few glasses of urine daily into the amniotic fluid. It also swallows amniotic fluid, which is completely displaced several times a day.

Too much fluid in the amniotic sac (polyhydramnios) may mean that the baby does not normally swallow or has a gastrointestinal obstruction. Having enough fluid in the amniotic sac (oligohydramnios) may mean that the baby is not functioning properly, indicating a problem with the kidneys or urinary tract. Your doctor will measure your amniotic fluid levels as part of your routine ultrasound.

Your Change in 31 Weeks Pregnancy

Have you decided to breastfeed or formulate food to feed your baby? Experts recommend breastmilk as the best form of baby feeding, but the decision on how to feed your baby is personal. If you need more information before making your choice, talk to your doctor or breastfeeding counselor.

The milk glands in your breasts may have started to form colostrum by now. Colostrum is the pre-milk that provides calories and nutrients for the first few days (if you plan to breastfeed) before your baby gets milk. Slim and juicy for some women. For others it is thick and yellowish. If you notice that your breasts are leaking colostrum, you can purchase disposable or washable breast pads to protect your clothes.
32 Week Pregnancy

32 Week Development of Your Baby

The final touches are placed in your baby's masterpiece. Eyelashes, eyebrows and hair on your baby's head are prominent. Since the beginning of the second trimester, lanugo hairs covering your baby have been shed, but some remain on their shoulders and can return at birth.

Approximately 1,700 gr and measures 42-45 cm . If your baby was born now, he would have a perfect chance of survival outside the womb.
Week Week Pregnancy

Your baby is approximately 1,700 gr and measures 42-45 cm.

Your Change in 32-Week Pregnancy

During your prenatal visits, your doctor will monitor your blood pressure, urine and any swelling that may develop. However, sudden weight gain, swelling of the hands or face, headache, or changes in vision may be symptoms of preeclampsia. This causes high blood pressure and protein in the urine. If you have any of these symptoms, notify your healthcare professional immediately.
33 Week Pregnancy

33 Week Development of Your Baby
Week Week Pregnancy

At 33 weeks, your baby is the size of a gourd.

In these last few weeks before birth, billions of advanced neurons in your baby's brain help learn about the utero environment - your baby can listen, feel, and even see a little. Your baby's eyes can detect light.
Like newborns, your baby sleeps most of the time and even has a fast eye movement (REM) sleep, the sleep stage where our most vivid dreams come true!
Your baby's lungs mature almost completely. The fat will continue to build for protection and warmth in your baby's body. Babies gain a significant portion of their weight in the last few weeks before birth.

Your Change in 33-Week Pregnancy

Have you decided how to give birth? You can learn how to cope with pain during normal birth. Commonly used methods of managing pain include respiratory techniques such as those taught in Lamaze classes; pain medications given by injection; and epidurals through which doctors can provide anesthesia via a soft, thin catheter placed on the back.

No matter what your choice is, the more you know, the better your decision will be informed. You don't have to decide yet, but discuss your choices with your doctor soon.
34 Week Pregnancy

34 Week Development of Your Baby
Week Week Pregnancy

Your baby has now reached the size of a pineapple!

The mother's calcium intake is very important during pregnancy. A developing baby draws calcium from the mother to make and harden the bone. Since your growing baby's calcium demands are high, make sure you get enough of this mineral to prevent calcium loss from your bones. Your prenatal vitamin contains extra calcium, but make sure you also eat calcium-rich foods such as milk and other dairy products, bean curd, broccoli and calcium-fortified juices and foods.

So far, most babies are approaching their position for childbirth. Your doctor will tell you whether your baby is up or down. Babies born at 34 weeks of age usually have well developed lungs and average 2,250 grams. Doctors ensure that they survive outside the uterus without extensive medical intervention during births.

Your Change in 34-Week Pregnancy

Tiredness is a common complaint in the late stages of pregnancy. Difficulties in sleeping, pains, gaining weight, worries about birth and taking care of a newborn may contribute to your fatigue. Rest as much as possible and take a nap if possible.
35 Week Pregnancy

35 Week Development of Your Baby

This week, your baby begins the fastest weight gain - 226 to 340 grams each week! The average weight of the baby is 2500 grams . Fat is accumulated all over your baby's body, especially around the shoulders. The vernix coating on the baby's skin thickens, while the lanugo hairs are almost completely gone.
Week Week Pregnancy

This week, your baby begins the fastest weight gain.

This increased size means that your baby is now cramped and restricted in the uterus; you may feel less movement, but they can be stronger. If you are in the headscarf position, your baby's head will rest against your pubic bone for childbirth preparation.

Change in Your 35 Week Pregnancy

Your bond with your baby will be even stronger when your little child is here. Attachment does not happen just after birth. It can be later or develop over time. Attachment creates parental protection of the infant and a sense of safety of the infant.
36 Week Pregnancy

36 Week Development of Your Baby
Week Week Pregnancy

At 36 weeks your baby has reached a bicep size!

The small wrinkled fetus you see on previous ultrasounds quickly becomes a full-bodied baby. Oils on the cheeks and strong suction muscles contribute to your baby's fuller face. Your baby now weighs about 2,700 grams.

The bones that make up your baby's skull can be moved on top of each other and overlapping. This is called molding and helps the baby to pass through the birth canal. Don't be surprised when your little child comes with a pointed or shapeless head! After a few hours or days, your baby's head will turn round.

Your Change in 36 Weeks Pregnancy

Now you can see your doctor every week. Your doctor or midwife can perform an internal examination to see if cervical yield (thinning of the cervix) or expansion (opening of the cervix) has begun. The baby may fall into your pelvis for childbirth preparation.

Your appetite may increase if you don't put too much pressure on your baby's stomach and intestines, and if you have had heartburn.
37 Week Pregnancy

37 Week Development of Your Baby
Week Week Pregnancy

Your baby continues to gain weight at the rate of 14 grams per day.

The expected birth is between 38 and 42 weeks of gestation.
So far your baby has developed enough coordination to grasp with your fingers. If it shows a bright light, your baby may turn towards it in your womb.
14 grams per day continues to gain weight. In general, boys are heavier at birth than girls. Our baby 50 cm, 3000 grams is around.

Change in Your 37-Week Pregnancy

After this week, you may lose mucus plugs that cover your uterus to prevent infection. The mucus plug (which may be lost for several weeks, days or hours after birth) may be clear, pink, yellowish or mixed with blood. The cervix expands as it prepares for delivery, and the spigot is evacuated. Be sure to talk to your doctor about any discharge.
38 Week Pregnancy

38 Week Development of Your Baby
Week Week Pregnancy

Your baby is now the size of a watermelon!

Your baby now weighs about 2,900 grams. Although the growth is slow, the oil is still rising. You may notice that your weight gain has slowed down or stopped.

Since your baby can absorb and swallow amniotic fluid, waste material has accumulated in the intestines. Cells from the intestines, dead skin cells and lanugo hairs are some of the waste products that make meconium, a greenish black substance that is your baby's first bowel movement.

If you're going to have a boy, his testicles have fallen to the scrotum. If you have a daughter, the labia is now fully developed.

Change in Your 38 Week Pregnancy

Since your baby is busy with your pelvis, your bladder will become very tight, so you may need to go to the bathroom frequently.
If you are going to have a son, have you and your partner made a decision about circumcision? This surgical procedure cleanses the foreskin of the penis in male infants.For some parents, it is easy to decide whether or not to circumcise; not for others. Talk to your doctor about circumcision-related issues, including pain relief options for your baby.

39 Week Pregnancy

39 Week Development of Your Baby
Week Week Pregnancy

Your baby is now ready for delivery!

The umbilical cords are usually about 55 cm long and 1-2 cm thick. Sometimes the cord can wrap around the baby's neck. This is usually not a problem unless pressure is applied to the cable during delivery. A true node on the umbilical cord occurs much less (about 1% of pregnancies).

As with Lanugoda, most of the varnish covering your baby's skin has disappeared. Your body provides antibodies that help your baby's immune system fight the infection for the first 6-12 months through your baby's placenta.

Change in Your 39 Week Pregnancy

Braxton Hicks contractions may become more pronounced. These contractions can be as painful and strong as actual birth contractions, but they are not regular or do not increase as often as real contractions do.

Another sign of birth, the rupture of the membranes of the amniotic sac (unuz water coming in gel), can now be every day. Some women gush out lots of water, while others feel a steady trickle. In general, a woman's water does not break until it is time for a good birth.

If you think your water is coming in or you have regular contractions, call your healthcare professional.
40 Week Pregnancy

40 Week Development of Your Baby
Week Week Pregnancy

A baby born in 40 weeks weighs approximately 3,000 grams on average.

After months of expectation and preparation, your baby is here! Or maybe not - most women don't justify their estimated deadlines. For the first time, many mothers find themselves waiting for up to 2 weeks for their baby to arrive.
A baby born at 40 weeks weighs approximately 3,300 grams on average and is measured at about 51 cm.
Don't expect your baby to look perfect in pictures right away - the newborn's head usually remains shapeless for passage through the birth canal and may be covered with blood with varnix. Your baby's skin may have color changes, dry spots and rashes. This is all normal.
Immediately after birth, you will hear the first long-awaited cry with the help of your health care professional. Your baby can then be placed on your stomach.
A series of rapid screening tests will assess your baby's vital signs and sensitivity. Your child will then be weighed and measured.
If you have a high-risk pregnancy or cesarean section, a doctor who specializes in neonatal intensive care will be at your birth to take care of your baby immediately. Your baby receives all the care necessary to adapt to life outside the uterus - and then it is placed in your arms.

Your Change in 40 Weeks Pregnancy

The moment you expect this week - meet your baby! You may have learned three stages of birth in your prenatal classes. The first stage of labor works to thin and stretch the cervix by contracting your uterus at regular intervals. The second step is to push your baby into the vaginal canal and out of your body. The third and final stage of labor is when you deliver the placenta.

Some women know that they will give birth prematurely by caesarean section so that they can plan and prepare the birthdays of their babies in advance. This can help alleviate the feelings of frustration sometimes experienced by mothers who cannot deliver vaginally.

If you have an unscheduled cesarean section, you may feel a little upset. Keep in mind that having a cesarean section makes your baby's birth less special or makes your efforts less surprising. After all, you had a great surgery to have your baby!

Congratulations and good luck to your baby!

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