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Improving outcomes for diabetes and thyroid disorders in pregnancy

Video

Te Whatu Ora presents Te Tiri Whakāro: Sharing Knowledge. 

This webinar will cover:

  • Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) - Dr Heena Lakhdhir will provide an overview of pre-existing diabetes and how to optimise pre and early pregnancy care and GDM in the setting of pre-diabetes and previous GDM. 
  • Thyroid disorders in pregnancy -  Dr May Soh is unavailable to present this evening.
  • Clinical Updates - Dr Sue Tutty.

As always, we will answer as many questions as possible during this session.
 

Presenter

Heena Lakhdhir

Obstetrician Gynaecologist

I am an OG with a special interest in high-risk obstetrics including preterm birth and diabetes in pregnancy. I work at Te Whatu Ora, Counties Manukau. I am originally from West of India and grew up in Mumbai and trained as an obstetrician before migrating to New Zealand and retraining here.  

I have a special interest in migrant and South Asian health and am passionate about respectful care for women who live in bigger bodies.