Obstetric Haematology
Tracks
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| Monday, April 20, 2026 |
| 9:40 AM - 11:10 AM |
| Hall 1B, Upper Level |
Details
In the Obstetric session, we will firstly review and challenge the current practice of postpartum thromboprophylaxis. The session will also explore management of pregnancies in bleeding disorders unclassified through real world case studies. Finally we will have a debate on cut-offs for platelet counts in obstetric anaesthesia.
Speaker
Dr. Leslie Skeith
Hematologist
University of Calgary
Postpartum thromboprophylaxis: Challenging the current paradigm
9:40 AM - 10:05 AM
Dr Samya Obaji
Consultant Haematologist
University Hospital of Wales
Bleeding Disorders of unknown cause (BDUC) in pregnancy
10:05 AM - 10:30 AM
Dr. James Geoghegan
Consultant Anaesthetist
Birmingham Women's Hospital
Platelet count thresholds in obstetric haematology
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Dr. Gill Lowe
Consultant
University Hospitals Birmingham
Platelet Counts in Obstetric Anaesthesia: Cut Offs and Cautions
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Dr. Sajida Kazi
Consultant Haematologist
Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Session Chair
