What to Expect When They’re Expecting: Bleeding Disorders and Pregnancy

COR2ED Medical Education

COR2ED Medical Education: In this podcast, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Prof. Rezan Abdul-Kadir and Advanced Nurse Practicioner Debra Pollard discuss the impact of bleeding disorders before, during and after pregnancy and delivery. Their share their views on what healthcare providers should take into consideration when a woman with a bleeding disorder wants to have children and becomes pregnant, including potential risks and expectations of the pregnancy. Support for women and babies is discussed, including the importance of multidisciplinary care. The experts also explore their experience during and after delivery, and what to be aware of in the post-partum period.

Prof Rezan Abdul-Kadir is an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at the Royal Free Hospital in London and Debra Pollard is an Advanced Nurse Practicioner at the Katharine Dormandy Haemophilia and Thrombosis Centre, Royal Free Hospital in London, UK.