Delves into advanced techniques to handle high-risk IVF pregnancies

Apollo Cradle & Children’s Hospitals concluded its 3rd edition of the annual conference, Optimizing Fetal Outcomes in Hyderabad. The event featured speakers from CIMAR (Kochi), BN Clinic (Kolkata), PSG Medical College (Coimbatore), Wadia Maternity & Central Railway Hospital (Mumbai), and the Apollo Cradle Fetal Medicine Department, led by Dr Amitha Indersen and her team.

The conference was conceptualised in 2022 by Dr Amitha Indersen, Head of the Department of Fetal Medicine at Apollo Cradle & Children’s Hospitals Hyderabad, aimed at obstetricians and gynaecologists in the states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

Dr Indersenstated, “At the end of every pregnancy, the aspiration of every fetal medicine specialist is a healthy baby and a happy mother. When things go wrong, the field of fetal therapy can help bring the pregnancy to term and allow for the delivery of a healthy baby, or one that can be managed after birth. This improves the chances of a successful pregnancy and the quality of life for the newborn.”

Dr Vijay Aggarwal, Director of Medical Services, shared her thoughts, “Foetal medicine plays a crucial role in modern obstetrics by providing comprehensive care for both the mother and the fetus. It ensures early detection and management of potential complications, thereby improving pregnancy outcomes and reducing risks for both mother and baby.”

The conference was attended by renowned and experienced doctors from across India and focused on enhancing knowledge in fetal care, particularly in improving outcomes for fetal abnormalities. Topics included Early Pregnancy Prognostication, Neurosonogram, stages of Placenta Accreta Spectrum, foetal therapy, RPOC of unexpectedly complex pregnancies, TTTS stages and experiences, Antenatal Red Cell Antibody Screening, and foetal anaemia. The objective of this conference was to provide exposure to recent advances in fetal therapies and high-risk pregnancies.