Good pregnancy care begins before conception and continues through birth and beyond. This guide explains the journey — pre-conception planning, antenatal check-ups, screening tests, care for higher-risk pregnancies, and delivery options — so you know what to expect at each stage and when to seek advice.
Before pregnancy: pre-conception care
Planning ahead improves outcomes. A pre-conception assessment reviews your health, medications and any risks, and starts important steps such as folic acid, so you begin pregnancy in the best possible condition.
Antenatal care
Antenatal care is the regular check-ups during pregnancy that monitor you and your baby’s growth and wellbeing. Our private antenatal and maternity care offers continuity with the same team throughout, with antenatal consultations at the recommended intervals.
Screening tests
Screening checks for conditions in the baby and for pregnancy complications. Options include the non-invasive prenatal test (NIPT) and ultrasound scans. Your physician explains what each test does and does not tell you, so your choices are informed.
Higher-risk pregnancies
Some pregnancies need extra monitoring — for example because of maternal health conditions, multiple pregnancy, or findings during pregnancy. Our high-risk pregnancy care provides closer follow-up and specialist support.
Delivery options
Birth can be vaginal or by caesarean section. The right choice depends on your pregnancy and your wishes, discussed in advance. Surgical births are carried out in partnership with Acıbadem, a JCI-accredited hospital group. See delivery and multiple birth services.
When to seek advice
Contact your team if you have bleeding, severe headache, reduced baby movements, severe abdominal pain, or any symptom that worries you. It is always better to ask.
Costs and international patients
Maternity package prices are transparent — see our price list; your exact figure is confirmed in writing. A multilingual coordinator supports international families.
Sources: WHO antenatal care guidance, NICE, RCOG, ACOG. This article is for general education and does not replace a medical consultation. Reviewed by Assist. Prof. Dr. Muzaffer Uçarer (Obstetrics & Gynaecology), UCARER Women’s Health, Istanbul.
