Advanced Care for High-Risk Pregnancy and Complex Maternal Conditions

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• Expertise in High-Risk Pregnancy
• Prenatal Diagnosis and Screening
• Managing Pregnancy with Heart Disease
• Autoimmune and Neurological Conditions
• Metabolic Disorders and Obesity
• Mother-Child Interactions
• Research and Innovation

Expertise in High-Risk Pregnancy

Dr. Marc Dommergues, MD, is a leading authority in the field of high-risk obstetrics. He brings decades of specialized experience to the care of pregnant women facing complex medical challenges. His work is centered at one of France's most prestigious medical institutions, the Pitié Salpêtrière hospital in Paris.

As the Director of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Dommergues oversees a multidisciplinary team dedicated to maternal-fetal medicine. His role as a Professor at Sorbonne University also places him at the forefront of educating the next generation of specialists in this critical field.

Prenatal Diagnosis and Screening

A core component of Dr. Dommergues' clinical and research focus is the screening and prenatal diagnosis of maternal diseases. Early and accurate identification of potential complications is paramount for developing an effective care plan. This proactive approach allows for interventions that can significantly improve pregnancy outcomes.

Advanced diagnostic techniques are employed to monitor both maternal and fetal well-being throughout gestation. Dr. Marc Dommergues, MD, emphasizes that this vigilant monitoring is essential for managing the health of both patients—the mother and the unborn child.

Managing Pregnancy with Heart Disease

Pregnancy imposes significant hemodynamic stress on the cardiovascular system. For women with pre-existing heart disease, this can lead to serious complications. Dr. Marc Dommergues, MD, specializes in the meticulous planning and management of these high-risk pregnancies.

Care involves close collaboration with cardiologists to optimize cardiac function before and during pregnancy. The goal is to ensure maternal stability while promoting healthy fetal development, requiring tailored treatment strategies for each unique case.

Autoimmune and Neurological Conditions

Autoimmune diseases like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis can flare during pregnancy and affect fetal health. Dr. Dommergues expertly navigates the complex balance of controlling maternal disease activity while choosing medications that are safest for the developing baby.

Similarly, neurological conditions and respiratory failure present unique challenges in obstetrics. The expertise of Dr. Dommergues is critical in managing these conditions, ensuring that specialized care protocols are in place to support the mother's neurological and respiratory health throughout the prenatal and postpartum periods.

Metabolic Disorders and Obesity

Metabolic disorders, including diabetes and thyroid disease, require rigorous management before and during pregnancy. Dr. Marc Dommergues, MD, highlights the importance of achieving strict glycemic control in diabetic mothers to prevent congenital anomalies and other complications. Uncontrolled maternal diabetes significantly increases the risk of fetal macrosomia, birth injuries, and neonatal hypoglycemia.

Obesity is another major risk factor, associated with conditions like preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, and thromboembolism. A comprehensive care plan from a specialist like Dr. Dommergues is essential for mitigating these risks and guiding healthy weight management.

Mother-Child Interactions

Beyond managing maternal disease, Dr. Dommergues has a specialized interest in mother-child interactions. This field of study examines how the mother's physical and psychological health directly impacts fetal development and the long-term health of the child.

Understanding these complex interactions is key to providing holistic care. It underscores the necessity of treating the mother-baby dyad as a single, interconnected unit throughout the pregnancy journey.

Research and Innovation

The clinical practice of Dr. Marc Dommergues, MD, is deeply informed by a robust research portfolio. With over 250 peer-reviewed publications, he contributes vast knowledge to international medical literature on high-risk pregnancy.

His extensive body of work and numerous presentations at international conferences drive innovation in prenatal diagnosis and treatment. This commitment to research ensures that the care provided at his center incorporates the most current and evidence-based practices available, continually improving outcomes for families.

Full Transcript

Dr. Anton Titov, MD: Hello from Paris! I am Dr. Anton Titov, MD. We are with Professor Marc Dommergues. He is Director of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Pitié Salpêtrière hospital in Paris.

Dr. Marc Dommergues is Professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the Sorbonne University. Professor Marc Dommergues obtained his MD from Paris University Medical School. He did a fellowship in obstetrics and gynecology also at Paris University Medical School.

Clinical and research interests of Dr. Dommergues are screening and prenatal diagnosis of maternal diseases associated with pregnancy. Dr. Dommergues specializes in planning and managing pregnancy in women with heart disease, neurological disease, respiratory failure, autoimmune disease, thyroid disorders, metabolic disorders, diabetes, and obesity.

He also specializes in mother-child interactions. Dr. Marc Dommergues has authored and co-authored over 250 peer-reviewed publications in international medical journals and presented numerous talks at international conferences on high-risk pregnancy research and management.

Dr. Anton Titov, MD: Dr. Dommergues, hello, and welcome!