Fertility, pregnancy and the gut— how to deal with IBD pre, during and post pregnancy

General Practitioners and Registrars are invited to an educational evening on Wednesday, 5 September 2018 - 6:30pm .

Royal Melbourne Hospital and the Royal Women's Hospital staff will discuss the latest treatments in Inflammatory Bowel Disease and other intestinal issues during pregnancy, and launch the IBD & pregancy OP clinic@ RMH.

Speakers and topics:

Dr Britt Christensen – Head of IBD & Gastroenterologist, Royal Melbourne Hospital

• Pre-conception counselling
• How is Fertility Affected by Inflammatory Bowel Disease?
• Safety of medications before, during and after pregnancy

Dr Iniyaval Thevathasan – Obstetrician, Royal Women’s Hospital

• High Risk Pregnancy Monitoring and the role of Shared Care
• Labour, delivery and the post-partum Iron Deficiency Diagnosis and Management in Pregnancy

Cat 2 RACGP CPD points (4 points) (Event ID 138976). RSVP required by 28/8/18

Venue: Bouview Restaurant, 159 Lygon Street, Brunswick East