Maternal Cardiology Programme
The AKUH Maternal Cardiology Programme is dedicated to providing comprehensive care for expectant mothers with heart conditions. Our team of skilled professionals is committed to ensuring the well-being of both mother and baby throughout pregnancy. We offer a range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of pregnant women with cardiovascular diseases.
Conditions We Treat
Our programme specialises in managing a variety of heart conditions in pregnant women, including:
- Congenital heart defects
- Acquired heart diseases (e.g., cardiomyopathy, valve diseases)
- Arrhythmias
- Peripartum cardiomyopathy
Our Services
We offer a comprehensive range of services to support pregnant women with heart conditions, including:
- Pre-pregnancy counselling: For women with existing heart conditions, we provide guidance on planning pregnancy and managing potential risks.
- Prenatal consultations: Regular assessments to monitor maternal and fetal health.
- Non-invasive testing: Echocardiograms, fetal heart rate monitoring, and other diagnostic tests.
- Medication management: Safe and effective medication management to control heart conditions.
- Labour and delivery: Specialised care during labour and delivery to minimise complications and ensure the safety of both mother and baby.
- Postpartum care: Follow-up care to monitor maternal and infant health after delivery.
Our Multidisciplinary Team
Our services are delivered by a team of dedicated healthcare professionals, including:
- Cardiologists: Specialists in heart diseases.
- Obstetricians and gynaecologists: Experts in pregnancy care and childbirth.
- Fetal medicine specialists: Experts in fetal health and development.
- Cardiac surgeons: For complex heart procedures.
- Anaesthesiologists: Ensuring safe anaesthesia during procedures.
- Nurses and midwives: Dedicated to providing compassionate care.
To learn more about our highly trained and skilled experts, search on Find a Doctor under the speciality of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
At AKUH, we are committed to providing the highest quality care for pregnant women with heart conditions. Our goal is to ensure safe and healthy pregnancies and deliveries for both mother and baby.
