Track: Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Gynecology 2025

Maternal-Fetal Medicine has seen remarkable advancements in recent years, particularly in the areas of prenatal screening, diagnostic tools, and high-risk pregnancy management. Innovations in non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT), fetal imaging technologies like 3D/4D ultrasounds, and genetic screening have improved the ability to detect fetal abnormalities early, allowing for better-informed decisions and interventions. Moreover, advances in the management of preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, and other pregnancy-related complications have significantly enhanced maternal and fetal outcomes. The development of personalized care plans, based on individual risk factors and genetic information, has led to improved maternal health and better pregnancy outcomes.

Advancements in Prenatal Screening and Diagnostics: 
This sub-track explores the latest innovations in prenatal screening, including non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT), genetic screening, and advanced imaging techniques such as 3D/4D ultrasound and MRI. These tools have significantly enhanced early detection of fetal anomalies, chromosomal conditions, and maternal health issues, allowing for better decision-making and outcomes.

Management of High-Risk Pregnancies
This sub-track focuses on the management of pregnancies complicated by conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, preeclampsia, and fetal growth restriction. It includes advancements in risk assessment, monitoring techniques, and tailored interventions to optimize maternal and fetal health outcomes.

Fetal Surgery and Interventions
This area explores cutting-edge fetal interventions, including in-utero surgeries for conditions like spina bifida, diaphragmatic hernia, and congenital heart defects. Discussions will focus on surgical techniques, outcomes, and the ethical considerations surrounding fetal surgery.

Multiple Pregnancies and Their Management
Multiple pregnancies, such as twins and triplets, present unique challenges. This sub-track will cover the management of complications such as preterm labor, intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), and selective fetal reduction, alongside strategies for optimizing outcomes in multiple gestations.

Maternal Health and Chronic Conditions
This sub-track examines the impact of chronic conditions such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and autoimmune disorders on pregnancy. It will highlight strategies for managing these conditions before, during, and after pregnancy to improve maternal and fetal health.

Fetal Monitoring and Assessment Techniques:
 
This area focuses on the latest advancements in fetal monitoring, including electronic fetal heart rate monitoring, Doppler studies, and biophysical profiles. The session will explore how these techniques are used to assess fetal well-being and guide clinical decisions in high-risk pregnancies.