What is Pregnancy Tracking?

Pregnancy follow-up to ensure that the mother and baby complete the pregnancy in a healthy way. regular medical checks and examinations. In this process, which begins from the moment pregnancy is diagnosed until after birth, the health status of the mother and baby is monitored, possible risks are determined and necessary precautions are taken.

What is done during pregnancy follow-up?

The procedures performed in pregnancy follow-up are as follows:

Monitoring the Health Status of Mother and Baby:

• Routine checks such as blood pressure, weight and urinalysis
• Monitoring the baby's development and growth with ultrasonography
• Listening to the baby's heartbeat
• If necessary, special tests (screening tests, amniocentesis, etc.)

Identifying Possible Risks and Taking Precautions:

• Screening and treatment of pregnancy complications such as preeclampsia and gestational diabetes
• Screening and diagnosis of chromosomal anomalies that may occur in the baby
• Taking necessary precautions according to the general health status of the mother and baby

Information and Education:

• Providing information about pregnancy and birth process
• Providing guidance on issues such as nutrition, exercise and hygiene
• Providing education about birth and breast milk

Pregnancy Weeks

Pregnancy consists of 40 weeks (280 days) and is divided into 3 trimesters:

First Trimester (Weeks 1-13):

• Development of the baby's organs
• Observation of gestational sac and baby's heartbeat with ultrasonography
• Screening tests (double test, triple test)

Second Trimester (Weeks 14-27):

• Baby's growth and development
• Detailed examination of the baby's anatomy with ultrasonography
• Sugar loading test

Third Trimester (Weeks 28-40):

• Preparing the baby for birth
• Providing information about labor symptoms and birth plan
• Monitoring the baby's heartbeat and movements with NST (non-stress test)

Pregnancy weeks are calculated from the first day of the last menstrual period. Each week is important to learn about the baby's development and changes in the mother.

Pregnancy follow-up is very important for mother and baby. Regular check-ups and examinations are necessary for a healthy pregnancy and birth.

Week by Week Pregnancy Tracking

1. Week

• The first day of the last menstrual period is considered the beginning of the pregnancy week.
• Fertilization has not occurred yet this week.
• A suitable environment is created for ovulation and fertilization.

2. Week

• The egg cell matures and ovulation occurs.
• The sperm cell fertilizes the egg cell.
• The fertilized embryo, called zygote, begins to move towards the uterine wall.

3. Week

• The zygote settles in the uterine wall.
• The embryo begins to develop.
• The placenta and amniotic sac begin to form.

4. Week

• The embryo is divided into three layers: ectoderm, mesoderm and endoderm.
• These layers will form all the baby's organs and tissues.
• The neural tube begins to form.

5. Week

• The neural tube begins to close.
• The baby's heartbeat begins to be heard.
• Arms and legs begin to form as buds.

6. Week

• The baby's brain, heart and other organs continue to develop.
• Eyes and ears begin to form.
• Arm and leg buds begin to lengthen.

7. Week

• The baby's facial features begin to become clear.
• The nose, mouth and ears begin to form.
• Fingers and toes begin to form.

8. Week

• The baby's arms and legs continue to grow.
• Fingers and toes begin to separate.
• Heart valves begin to form.

9. Week

• The baby's belly begins to become visible.
• Sexual organs begin to form.
• The baby's movements begin.

10. Week

• All the baby's organs are formed.
• The baby's head is larger than its body.
• The baby's hands are clenched into fists.

11. Week

• The baby's fingers and toes have lengthened.
• The baby's nails begin to form.
• The baby's bladder begins to form.

12. Week

• The baby's head begins to become round.
• Eyelids begin to form.
• The baby's neck begins to become clear.

13. Week

• The baby's ears begin to form.
• The baby's hair begins to form.
• The gender of the baby can be seen with ultrasonography.

14. Week

• The baby's facial features become more distinct.
• The baby's eyebrows and eyelashes begin to form.
• The baby's reflexes begin to develop.

15. Week

• The baby's skin is thin and transparent.
• The baby's bones begin to develop.
• The baby's cord begins to lengthen.

16. Week

• Your baby's head-rump length is 10.75 – 11.5 cm, If its weight It is about 140 grams.
• His legs have developed further, he can hold his head more upright than before, and his eyes have moved closer to his face.
• His muscles continue to get stronger.
• He started to move his hands and arms.
• He can open and close his fingers.
• Fatty tissue began to form under his skin.
• Toes and nails have formed.
• His heart valves and kidneys began to function fully.
• The cord ligament started to lengthen.
• Vocal cords began to form.
• He started to hiccup.

17. Week

• The baby's head-rump length is 11-12 cm and its weight is 140-180 grams.
• The baby's skeleton begins to transform from cartilage to bone.
• The baby's subcutaneous fat tissue begins to form.
• The baby's fingerprints are formed.
• The baby's movements become more obvious.
• The swelling in the mother's womb becomes evident.

18. Week

• The baby's head-rump length is 12-13 cm and its weight is 190-220 grams.
• The gender of the baby can be seen more clearly with ultrasonography.
• The baby's ears begin to hear.
• The baby's sense of taste begins to develop.
• The baby's hiccups can be felt.

19. Week

• The baby's head-rump length is 13-14 cm and its weight is 230-260 grams.
• The baby's skin color begins to turn pink.
• The baby's hair begins to grow.
• The baby's fat tissue increases.
• The baby's movements increase even more.

20. Week

• The baby's head-rump length is 14-15 cm and its weight is 270-310 grams.
• The baby's bones begin to harden.
• The baby's tooth buds begin to form.
• The baby's eyelids begin to open and close.
• The baby's reflexes continue to develop.

21. Week

• The baby's head-rump length is 15-16 cm and its weight is 310-350 grams.
• The baby's fine hair, called lanugo, begins to form.
• The baby's fatty layer called vernix caseosa begins to form.
• The baby's immune system begins to develop.

22. Week

• The baby's head-rump length is 16-17 cm and its weight is 350-390 grams.
• The baby's sense of hearing continues to develop.
• Your baby begins to react to light.
• The baby's memory begins to develop.

23. Week

• The baby's head-rump length is 17-18 cm and its weight is 390-430 grams.
• The baby's lungs continue to develop.
• The baby's breathing movements begin.
• The baby's sleep-wake pattern begins to form.

24. Week

• The baby's head-rump length is 18-19 cm and its weight is 430-470 grams.
• The baby's skin begins to thicken.
• The baby's muscles begin to strengthen.
• The baby's sucking reflex begins to develop.

25. Week

• The baby's head-rump length is 19-20 cm and its weight is 470-510 grams.
• The baby's weight begins to increase rapidly.
• The baby's fat tissue continues to increase.
• The baby's nails begin to grow.

26. Week

• The baby's head-rump length is 20-21 cm and its weight is 510-550 grams.
• The baby's eyes begin to open.
• The baby's eye color begins to develop.
• The baby's brain continues to develop.

27. Week

• Your baby's head-rump length is 34-35 cm and its weight is 900-1000 grams.
• His brain and nervous system continue to develop.
• He can open and close his eyelids.
• It reacts to light.
• He can hear voices.
• The sense of taste began to develop.
• He started making breathing movements.
• His muscles continue to get stronger.
• He can curl his toes.
• The fatty tissue under his skin increased.
• It is covered with fine hairs called lanugo.

28. Week

• Your baby's head-rump length is 36-37 cm and its weight is 1000-1100 grams.
• His bones began to harden.
• His eyes started to open.
• Eye color started to become clear.
• A sleep-wake pattern began to emerge.
• He started to hiccup.

29. Week

• Your baby's head-rump length is 38-39 cm and its weight is 1100-1200 grams.
• Brain folds began to form.
• His lungs continue to develop.
• The immune system continues to develop.
• His muscles continue to get stronger.
• He can make fists with his hands.

30. Week

• Your baby's head-rump length is 40-41 cm and its weight is 1200-1300 grams.
• His skin started to turn pink.
• The oily layer called vernix caseosa continues to form.
• Lanugo feathers started to fall out.
• Your baby has started to take the birth position.

31. Week

• Your baby's head-rump length is 42-43 cm and its weight is 1300-1400 grams.
• He started to gain weight.
• Fat tissue continues to increase.
• His nails started to grow.
• His brain continues to develop.
• He started to react to sounds.

32. Week

• Your baby's head-rump length is 44-45 cm and its weight is 1400-1500 grams.
• His lungs began to mature.
• Breathing movements became regular.
• His muscles continue to get stronger.
• Began to prepare for birth.

33. Week

• Your baby's head-rump length is 46-47 cm and its weight is 1500-1600 grams.
• His head began to settle into the pelvis.
• His movements started to decrease.
• His skin continues to turn pink.
• The vernix caseosa layer continues to thicken.

34. Week

• Your baby's head-rump length is 48-49 cm and its weight is 1600-1700 grams.
• His lungs are fully mature.
• Ready for birth.
• Signs of birth may be seen.

35. Week

• Your baby's head-rump length is 50-51 cm and its weight is 1700-1800 grams.
• He continues to gain weight.
• Fat tissue continues to increase.
• His nails grew longer.
• His hair started to grow.

36. Week

• Your baby's head-rump length is 52-53 cm and its weight is 1800-1900 grams.
• She took the perfect birthing position.
• Labor can start at any time.

37. Week

• Your baby's head-rump length is 54-55 cm and its weight is 1900-2000 grams.
• Labor symptoms may become more frequent and intense.
• The water bladder may burst at any time.
• You may need to go to your doctor more frequently.

38. Week

• Your baby's head-rump length is 56-57 cm and its weight is 2000-2100 grams.
• Birth pains may begin.
• The contractions begin to become regular.
• You need to go to the hospital.

39. Week

• Your baby's head-rump length is 58-59 cm and its weight is 2100-2200 grams.
• Birth pains become more intense.
• The time between contractions becomes shorter.
• The active phase of labor begins.

40. Week

• Your baby's head-rump length is 60-61 cm and its weight is 2200-2300 grams.
• It is the last stage of birth.
• Your baby is born.
• After birth, the puerperal period begins.

Note:

This information is for general information purposes. Every pregnancy is different. It is important to consult your doctor for your and your baby's specific situation.

Pregnancy Tracking:

• Pregnancy follow-up to ensure that the mother and baby complete the pregnancy in a healthy way. regular medical checks and examinations.
• In this process, which begins from the moment pregnancy is diagnosed until after birth, the health status of the mother and baby is monitored, possible risks are determined and necessary precautions are taken.

What to Do During Pregnancy Follow-Up:

• Monitoring the Health Status of Mother and Baby:
  • Routine checks such as blood pressure, weight and urinalysis
  • Monitoring the baby's development and growth with ultrasonography
  • Listening to the baby's heartbeat
  • If necessary, special tests (screening tests, amniocentesis, etc.)
• Identifying Possible Risks and Taking Precautions:
  • Screening and treatment of pregnancy complications such as preeclampsia and gestational diabetes
  • Screening and diagnosis of chromosomal anomalies that may occur in the baby
  • Taking necessary precautions according to the general health status of the mother and baby
• Information and Education:
  • Providing information about pregnancy and birth process
  • Providing guidance on issues such as nutrition, exercise and hygiene
  • Providing education about birth and breast milk

Why Pregnancy Follow-Up is Important:

• Pregnancy follow-up helps ensure that the mother and baby complete the pregnancy in a healthy way.
• It provides early diagnosis and treatment of possible risks.
• It helps to take necessary precautions by monitoring the health status of the mother and baby.
• It raises the awareness of expectant mothers by providing information and education about the pregnancy and birth process.

When to Start Pregnancy Follow-Up:

• Pregnancy follow-up should begin as soon as possible after pregnancy is diagnosed.
• It is recommended to see a doctor every 4 weeks in the first trimester, every 2 weeks in the second trimester, and once a week in the third trimester.

Things to Consider During Pregnancy Follow-Up:

• It is important to attend doctor's check-up appointments without fail.
• It is necessary to have the tests and examinations recommended by your doctor.
• It is important to follow your doctor's recommendations on issues such as nutrition, exercise and hygiene.
• If you experience any health problems, you should consult your doctor.