Pregnancy
First trimester combined screening
I trimester
The first-trimester combined screening test is performed between weeks 12 and 14 of pregnancy and includes a blood test and a fetal ultrasound examination. It is the most accurate early screening method for detecting fetal chromosomal disorders, including Down syndrome.
In addition, the screening helps identify more than one hundred possible severe fetal structural abnormalities and provides important information about the course of the pregnancy. The screening does not focus solely on assessing chromosomal disorders but also enables early evaluation of the mother’s risk of developing serious pregnancy-related complications.
The test provides valuable information about both fetal and maternal health risks and is recommended for all pregnant women, regardless of age or previous risk factors.
Important to know concerning this step
Pregnancy is a special and often joyful time in a woman's life, but it can also be accompanied by unexpected health problems that require immediate action. Emergency situations during pregnancy can arise suddenly and pose a threat to the well-being of both the mother and the child. Early recognition and timely help are vitally important. In this overview, we discuss the main emergencies during pregnancy and provide guidance on where and how to get help quickly in critical situations.
You can read about termination of pregnancy here.
To read about termination of pregnancy here.
A pregnancy crisis is a situation in which a woman, a man, and their loved ones are unable to cope with physiological, social, and psychological changes or traumatic experiences related to conception, miscarriage, abortion, childbirth, childbirth, and motherhood and parenthood.
Pregnancy crisis counseling is provided by a pregnancy crisis counselor to women, men, and their loved ones during pregnancy planning or the postpartum period, offering psychological support and necessary information to help them cope better. Individual, online, or telephone counseling is available to women, men, and families in various problem situations. The frequency of pregnancy crisis counseling is individual.
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The Väärtustades Elu Foundation offers emotional and psychological support to pregnant women in crisis situations and parents who support family values. Women are counselled in cases of unwanted or complicated pregnancies and supported in coping with the decision to become parents. The foundation helps find practical solutions, shares reliable information, and offers support before and after childbirth, with the aim of valuing every life.