Shared Maternity Care Workshop 2: Endocrine and Haematological Conditions in Pregnancy

This is the second annual Shared Maternity Care Collaborative evening webinar workshop. They cover important antenatal topics. Join leading obstetrician and gynaecology experts from Mercy Health, Northern Health, the Royal Women’s Hospital, and Western Health.

Endocrine and haematological conditions in pregnancy

In the second of two Shared Maternity Care Workshops:

Dr Jessica Deitch will discuss the screening and management of common perinatal endocrine disorders. This includes when to screen for thyroid issues, management of hypothyroidism, subclinical hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism in early pregnancy and postpartum thyroiditis. The presentation also covers early and routine screening for gestational diabetes mellitus, effective treatment and its benefits, and long term follow up of women.

Dr Vanessa Mannitta will cover haematological issues that are common in pregnancy and important to identify and manage appropriately. This presentation focuses on:

• Iron deficiency anaemia and non-anaemia iron deficiency

• Haemoglobinopathies (e.g. thalassaemia)

• Low platelets

• Venous thrombosis (risk identification and management)

Be sure to register for both webinars sessions.

Speakers:

Dr Jessica Deitch - Diabetes and thyroid Issues in pregnancy

Dr Jessica Deitch is an endocrinologist at Western Health and Alfred Health. She is also a PhD candidate with the University of Melbourne. Jessica graduated with MBBS(Hons) and BMedSc(Hons) from Monash University in 2015 and completed her endocrinology training through Alfred Health and Western Health, with her FRACP awarded in 2023. She has interests in several areas within endocrinology, particularly obstetric endocrinology. Her PhD and current research interests are related to screening and diagnosis of gestational diabetes.

Dr Vanessa Mannitta - Haematological conditions in pregnancy

Dr Vanessa Mannitta is a clinical and laboratory haematologist with a special interest in antenatal and obstetric haematology, including prenatal counselling and investigation of thalassemia/haemoglobinopathy. She currently practices as a consultant haematologist and medical obstetrics physician at Northern Health and Mercy Health. 

Learning outcomes:

1. Describe common thyroid disorders in pregnancy and the postpartum period including signs/symptoms, investigations/screening and appropriate management
2. Explain when to undertake early versus routine screening for GDM, treatment options, the benefits of effective management for mother and baby, and the importance of long term follow up.
3. Describe common haematological conditions related to pregnancy, screening/assessment and collaborative management.

Click here to register for the first workshop session