IMD Pregnancies

During this session, Charlotte Ellerton, Specialist Dietetic Practitioner in Metabolics, delved into the rapidly changing landscape of metabolic diseases, emphasizing the importance of new disorder diagnoses, newborn screening, and innovative medical treatments. The talk includes two detailed case studies of pregnancies affected by metabolic disorders, providing valuable insights into the complexities and management of these conditions. 

Key topics include:

• The role of medical treatments in improving patient outcome;
• Cases of pregnancies with metabolic disorders, including challenges and management strategies;
• The importance of continuous glucose monitoring and dietary adjustments for pregnant patients with metabolic disorders;
• The implications of glucose requirements and the management of feeding tubes during pregnancy.