Perinatologist
Last reviewed: 20.11.2021
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Perinatologist - a doctor who studies the period of pregnancy from 28 weeks until delivery and the health of the mother and child during 7 days after delivery.
Who is a perinatologist?
A doctor who watches the course of pregnancy late in life and reveals congenital pathology. He, in addition to medical knowledge, must have a certain set of personal qualities: the ability to listen, sensitivity, understanding, mercy, tact.
The perinatologist tells the woman how to eat properly, how to prepare for childbirth, to get rid of fear, about the psychology of the newborn and the characteristics of breastfeeding. Now the birth in the presence of her husband and at home became possible. A peranthologist or perinatal psychologist is especially necessary if a woman chooses to be not a maternity home but wants to give birth at home or in the water. Perinatologist can work with relatives of a pregnant woman. Perinatologist organizes for the child the right care, forms the correct maternal behavior.
When should I go to the perinatologist?
The perinatal patient should be treated in all cases of asphyxia of newborns, with birth trauma, lung problems and infections.
Also, a perinatal consultation is necessary for multiple pregnancy, pregnancy after 40 years, habitual miscarriages and developmental defects found on ultrasound. If necessary, invasive studies of amniotic fluid may be prescribed.
What does a perinatologist do?
Perinatologist is engaged in the detection of congenital pathologies and disorders in the child arising from childbirth.
What diseases are treated by a perinatologist?
This, above all, asphyxia of newborns, birth trauma of the central nervous system, osteoarticular system, abdominal cavity and intrauterine infection.
Tips of the Perinatologist
- The breathing of a sleeping baby is intertwined with a long exhalation phase. There is a deficit of oxygen. There is a reflex jerking.
- 50 - 60% of the time the sleeping child spends moving. Do not interfere with the motor activity of the baby, do not wrap it tight.
- During bathing, keep the baby afloat. There are special centers for the teaching of swimming of infants. This is very useful for their development.
- Promote the free development of the child's abilities and encourage his motor activity.
Perinatologist helps a woman to survive pregnancy and childbirth, forms the physical health of the baby and a mentally healthy person.