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Management of women with inherited bleeding disorders in pregnancy
Author(s) -
Chi Claudia,
Kadir Rezan A
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
the obstetrician and gynaecologist
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1744-4667
pISSN - 1467-2561
DOI - 10.1576/toag.9.1.027.27293
Subject(s) - medicine , pregnancy , obstetrics and gynaecology , obstetrics , intensive care medicine , ethical issues , gynecology , pediatrics , genetics , biology , engineering , engineering ethics
Key content• Pregnancy in women with inherited bleeding disorders requires specialised and individualised care using a multidisciplinary approach with obstetricians, midwives, haematologists and anaesthetists. • Childbirth presents an intrinsic haemostatic challenge in these women and obstetricians may be the first to encounter haemorrhagic complications. • An understanding and awareness of these disorders and close collaboration between obstetricians and haematologists are essential in ensuring a successful outcome.Learning objectives• To understand the basic principles in the obstetric management of women with inherited bleeding disorders. • To know the options available for prenatal diagnosis. • To be aware of the increased risk of haemorrhagic complications in these women and their offspring.Ethical issues• Advances in prenatal diagnosis and treatment of inherited bleeding disorders create complex dilemmas for families affected by these disorders.Please cite this article as: Chi C, Kadir RA. Management of women with inherited bleeding disorders in pregnancy. The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist 2007;9:27–33.