Day 2 | Session 4 | Concurrent | Caring for people with weight challenges
GLP-1s and relevance to obstetrics and gynaecology
In this session...
Dr Rob Leikis
Waiting on info
Beyond BMI: fertility and access to equitable care
An exploration of the relationship between BMI and fertility, including its role in clinical assessment, treatment decisions and access to care. Key considerations include the equity implications of BMI-based eligibility criteria and opportunities for individualised, culturally safe and compassionate fertility care for people experiencing weight challenges.
Dr Devashana Gupta
Medical Director, CREI Specialist
Repromed, Auckland
Dr Devashana Gupta is Medical Director at Repromed, a fertility specialist and a RANZCOG subspecialist in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (CREI). She graduated from the Fiji School of Medicine, completed her obstetrics and gynaecology training in New Zealand, and undertook further training at Monash IVF in Melbourne. She holds a Master’s in Reproductive Medicine and has particular interest in fertility and BMI.
Devashana brings a personalised, holistic approach to care, with an understanding of the cultural needs of diverse communities within Aotearoa.
Pregnancy after bariatric surgery
In this session...
Teresa Gudex
Women's Health and Paediatric Dietitian
Obesity during pregnancy: where we have been, ongoing controversies, and future directions
We will briefly review what is known about obesity during pregnancy prior to reviewing current controversies about pre-pregnancy and pregnancy management. The talk will conclude by looking forward at ongoing research whose findings will guide our management and recommendations in years to come.
Dr Kathleen Antony
Associate Professor Maternal-Fetal Medicine, University of Auckland
SMO, Te Whatu Ora - Counties Manukau