Shared maternity care workshop 2: Endocrine and haematological conditions in pregnancy (15 October 2024)

This workshop was held on 15 October 2024 and was the second of two Shared Maternity Care workshops.

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

Dr Vanessa Mannitta covered haematological issues that are common in pregnancy and important to identify and manage appropriately.

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