Track Categories
The track category is the heading under which your abstract will be reviewed and later published in the conference printed matters if accepted. During the submission process, you will be asked to select one track category for your abstract.
Maternal-fetal medicine is a branch of medicine that focuses on dealing with the medications and other health concerns of the fetus and mother before, during and shortly after the pregnancy. It is one of the rapidly emerging fields of medicine, especially in case of fetal healthcare. It is a sub-speciality of obstetrics. It is otherwise known as perinatology. Maternal-fetal specialists attend the patients who have health risks prior to, during or after pregnancy. They look after the pregnant women with chronic conditions, women who tend to have complicated pregnancies and women whose fetuses are at risks. Maternal-fetal specialists would have undergone training in every aspects of obstetrics. Thus they can handle a high-risk pregnancy in a better way.
- Pregnancy care and delivery
- Fetal monitoring and assessment
- Development of embryo and fetus
- Maternal-fetal surgery
- Challenges in pregnancy
- Recent advancements in maternal-fetal medicine
Obstetrics is the field of medicine that deals with pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum period. Gynecology is the field of medicine dealing with the female reproductive and sexual health. Obstetrics & Gynecology together form the entire spectrum of women's healthcare. Most of the obstetricians will be sub-specialized in maternal-fetal medicine. It is the gynecologist who primarily diagnose the disorders in women's reproductive health. Thus the conference will be more apt for the obstetricians & gynecologists to get explored to the recent advancements in their field.
- Reproductive gynecology
- Pediatric and adolescent gynecology
- Urogynecology
- Gynecologic oncology
- Minimally invasive surgery
High-risk pregnancy is a pregnancy with more medical complications which will be a threat to the life of both mother and fetus. Such pregnancies require care from a combination of highly skilled physicians such as an obstetrician, surgeon and a maternal-fetal medicine specialist. There may be various risk factors for a high-risk pregnancy such as a woman's existing health condition, obesity, multiple births and old or young maternal age. Early diagnosis and regular prenatal care would help women to have normal pregnancies, without any complications.
- Factors inducing high-risk pregnancy
- Understanding a high-risk pregnancy
- Managing a high-risk pregnancy
- Preventing high-risk pregnancy
Pregnancy symptoms and complications may vary from mild to severe, sometime life-threatening illness. Some problems may occur during pregnancy and some may arise even before the pregnancy which would become a serious illness when left uncared. Sometimes it would be difficult to determine which are normal symptoms and which are abnormal. It is quite general to have a depression throughout the pregnancy. But the extreme depression would let a woman not to care herself and her baby. A good understanding of the body with the help of physician, a good care and early diagnosis of any issues would make the woman free from maternal health issues.
- Gestational diabetes
- Eclampsia & preeclampsia
- Gestational hypertension
- Postpartum bleeding
- Hyperemesis Gravidarum
- Maternal infections
- Postpartum thyroiditis
- Postpartum depression
Fetal complications of pregnancy include growth restrictions, birth defects, genetic disorders, and problems due to maternal infections. Accurate and early diagnosis helps to initiate the treatment during pregnancy and to plan and prepare to treat the newborn immediately after delivery. In many cases, monitoring of pregnancy helps in preparing a baby for early delivery, and to decide the right timing for delivery.
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Miscarriage
- Placental Abruption
- Multiple pregnancies
- Intrauterine bleeding
- Preterm birth
The delivery method will be varying from person to person depending on their existing health condition. Vaginal delivery (normal delivery) is the most common and safest type of childbirth. If necessary, various assistance will be used to carry out the delivery. Forceps may be used to cup the baby's head and help guiding the baby through the birth canal. Vacuum delivery is another way of assisted delivery which is similar to forceps delivery. In vacuum delivery, a plastic cup will be attached to the baby's head by suction and the physician will be gently pulling the baby out of the birth canal. Vaginal delivery may not be possible always. Proper physical exercises and appropriate guidance of the physician would make it possible.
- C-section delivery
- Homebirth
- Waterbirth
- Natural childbirth
- Breech birth
- Induced labor
Approximately 3 to 4% of babies are born with some birth defect form. A birth defect is a physical or health problem. It may be mild or severe. Many birth defects are life-threatening. Birth defects are also known as congenital disorders or congenital anomalies. Some of the common birth defects are congenital heart defects, cleft lip/palate, down syndrome and spina bifida. Birth defects may occur during pregnancy due to genetic or chromosomal abnormalities, exposure to certain drugs or chemicals, or certain infections. Risk factors include folate deficiency, drinking smoking or drinking during pregnancy, excessive diabetes, and delayed maternity. Different pregnancy testing can diagnose a variety of defects before birth. Based on the defects, the care varies. These may require therapy, medication, surgery or assisted technology.
- Structural birth defects
- Functional or developmental birth defects
- Causes and risk factors
- Testing and diagnosis
- Prevention of birth defects
Conception treatment for expectant mothers is composed of maternal (before birth) and postpartum (after birth) care. This provides therapies and preparation for mom and baby to ensure healthy pregnancy, and labor and delivery. Prenatal care helps to reduce risks during pregnancy and increases the likelihood of safe and healthy delivery. Regular prenatal consultations can help your doctor supervise your pregnancy before it becomes severe and recognize any issues or complications. While the attention of pregnancy care is on the nine months of pregnancy, postpartum care is indeed important. The postnatal period lasts six to eight weeks, beginning right after birth of the baby.
- Nutrition and pregnancy
- Guidance on postnatal healthcare
- Fetal Nutrition
- Postnatal weight management
- Breastfeeding
Sexual and reproductive wellbeing is not just about physical well-being – it includes the right to good and supportive marriages, comprehensive, secure and adequate health services, access to reliable data, efficient and accessible methods of contraception, and access to prompt maternity support and services. Different phases of life are associated with specific issues of women's sexual and reproductive health, including menstruation, fertility, cervical screening, contraception, pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, acute health (such as endometriosis and polycystic ovarian syndrome) and menopause. Access to sexual and reproductive health programs, quality information on maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and services of physical and mental health can all assist women to ensure optimal health and well-being.
- Infertility, diagnosis and treatment
- Abortion and women's health
- Family planning
- Contraception
- In vitro fertilization
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- Assisted reproductive technology
A Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) is a nurse who has a master's degree in midwifery and has been trained in many areas of global health care for women. Midwives are supportive of women-centered, personalized care for patients and their families. Midwives are specialized in normal pregnancy, conception and postpartum activities. Midwives treat several common obstetric conditions and cooperate with Obstetricians to provide patients with safe treatment. Midwives also provide counselling, therapy and management of family planning and the application of reproductive drugs and tools for pregnancy options. Trained midwives provide patients with gynecological daily treatment during their lifespan. Thus their role in Fetal & Maternal healthcare will be inevitable.
- Midwifery in maternal-fetal medicine
- Postpartum care and supervision
- Labor risks and management
- Pregnancy and mental health
- Unplanned pregnancy & labor guidance
Neonatology is a pediatric subspecialty composed of newborn infants ' medical care, particularly the ill or premature newborn. It is a hospital-based specialty and is usually used in intensive care units for neonatal care. Newborn babies are not just young adults. A medical issue may pose a particular challenge. Important organs like heart, lungs, stomach, and skin may not be sufficiently mature to function without special assistance. Neonatologists have the special training required to identify and manage the medical problems of newborns. Furthermore, neonatologists use equipment specifically designed for the smallest patients. Therefore, their contribution in the postnatal care would be important.
- Neonatal health and medicine
- Perinatal medicine
- Neonatal disorders
- Neonatal mortality
- Neonatal surgery
Women's health coverage is still leading, reminding, and influencing our lives and imaginations. Some involve new treatments or approaches to therapy that can be of assistance to many women, especially after menopause. To date, women's health care has been very focused on maternal and childcare, family planning, and infertility. It is interesting to see that women have far greater prevalence of certain diseases than men. More advancements and innovations are expected in the upcoming decades too.
- Maternal mortality – causes & prevention
- HIV/AIDS – advancements in treatment
- Scope of awareness in breastfeeding
- Breast cancer – advancements in treatment
Reproductive endocrinology and infertility is an obstetrics and gynecology surgical subspecialty which trains the doctors in reproductive medicine to address hormonal functioning as it relates to reproduction and infertility issues. A Reproductive Endocrinologist is a fertility specialist who specializes in the field of study in Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), Endometriosis, Hypothalamic pituitary dysfunction, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, Tubal factor infertility, Invitro fertilization (IVF) etc.
- Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
- Hyperprolactinemia
- Ovulation disorders
- Uterine fibroids
- Endometriosis
- Turner syndrome
- Rett syndrome
Many researches are being carried out in the field of prenatal gene and stem cell therapy in the hope of providing early treatment of genetic disorders, open fetal surgery to correct birth defects such as congenital heart disease, and preeclampsia prevention. Over the past few years, advances in fetal scanning, genomics, and minimally invasive methods, as well as a better understanding of the natural history of many fetal disorders, primarily through animal studies, have revolutionized the treatment of many prenatally diagnosed fetal conditions.
- Recent updates in maternal-fetal medicine
- Advanced Techniques for Prenatal Diagnosis
- Clinical trials on fetal health & development
- Detection and Prevention of Congenital Anomalies
- Clinical trials on Pediatric and adolescent medicine