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Tuesday, October 30, 2007: 3:00 PM-4:00 PM

F7: F-7 Preconception Care for Women with Blood Disorders

Bleeding and clotting disorders are serious concerns that may adversely impact maternal and perinatal outcomes. Prior to becoming pregnant, women of reproductive age should be counseled in order to make informed decisions as to how these conditions might be managed to reduce risks.
Moderator:Christopher Parker
3:00 PMPreconception Care for Women with Blood Disorders: An Overview of Issues and Opportunities
Althea Grant
3:10 PMPreconception Genetic Counseling for Women with Blood Disorders
Elizabeth Varga
3:20 PMPreconception and Interconception Care for Women with Thrombophilia
Andra James
3:30 PMPreconception Care for Women with Sickle Cell Disease and Sickle Cell Trait
Allison Bryant

The 2nd National Summit on Preconception Health and Health Care of CDC