Maternal Gastroenterology Programme
Overview
Pregnancy brings about many changes in a woman's body, and some of these can affect the digestive system and liver. The AKUH Maternal Gastroenterology Programme is dedicated to diagnosing, managing, and treating gastrointestinal (GI) and liver conditions that may arise or worsen during pregnancy. Our goal is to keep both mother and baby safe and healthy while ensuring the mother's comfort and well-being throughout her pregnancy journey.
Conditions We Treat
Our specialists provide care for a wide range of digestive and liver conditions that can occur during or be complicated by pregnancy, including:
Nausea and vomiting during pregnancy (hyperemesis gravidarum)
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and heartburn
HELLP syndrome (a severe pregnancy complication affecting the liver and blood)
Constipation and haemorrhoids
Gallbladder and bile duct disorders
Liver diseases in pregnancy (such as intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy and acute fatty liver of pregnancy)
Viral hepatitis during pregnancy (especially hepatitis B and E)
Chronic gastrointestinal (GI) conditions in pregnancy, such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) or celiac disease
Pancreatitis
To learn more about our highly trained and skilled experts, search on Find a Doctor under the specialties of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Gastroenterology.
At AKUH, we are committed to providing the highest quality care for pregnant women with digestive and liver conditions. Our goal is to ensure safe and healthy pregnancies and deliveries for both mother and baby.
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