The members of the Maternal Medicine Team are dedicated in look after high risk pregnancies with pre-existing medical diseases and/or pregnancy complications. The team works with the physicians, anaesthetists, neonatologists, psychiatrists, dietitians as well as other specialists in order to provide multidisciplinary care for pregnant women with complicated medical disorders.

The team provides in-patient care to pregnant women admitted to hospital with medical diseases or complications. Ward rounds are conducted by our obstetrics specialists and Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialists. Specialized care and advice are provided to enhance high quality of care.

Pregnant women with complicated medical disorders will be followed up in our Medical Obstetric Clinic run by our Maternal Fetal Medicine specialists. Women and their relatives can receive expert advice on the management plan of the disease. Continued support and surveillance after treatment will be provided. Multidisciplinary joint care with other specialties will be offered when necessary.

Pregnant women with pre-existing diabetes or gestational diabetes will be followed up in our Diabetes Mellitus Clinic run by our Maternal Fetal Medicine specialists, specialized midwives, dietitians and diabetic nurses with the endocrinologists support. Women can receive multidisciplinary care and expert advice on the management plan of the disease. Continued support and surveillance on both the maternal and fetal conditions after treatment will be provided.

Preconception counseling and advice will be offered to women with pre-existing medical diseases or previous obstetric complications who are planning for pregnancy. This service aims to offer up-to-date advice on use of medication, anticipated course and outcome of pregnancy as well as optimization of health status before pregnant for those with complicated medical diseases.