Diseases, Drugs and Exposures in Pregnancy, NOS

Hytham M. Imseis, M.D.

Presbyterian Maternal and Fetal Associates

Charlotte, NC

Objectives

• Discuss the management of asthma in pregnancy
• Review the effects of neurologic disorders, particularly seizure disorder, on pregnancy
• Formulate a plan for the management of hyperemesis gravidarum
• Contrast the features of HUS and TTP and review the treatment of these conditions
• Review the risks and benefits of treating depression in pregnancy
• Summarize the areas of food safety relating to methylmercury exposure and listeria exposure