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Podcast: Blood, Sweat and Smears - A Machaon Diagnostics Podcast
Episode: Bleeding Disorders in Women: Considerations pre, during & postpartum
Description: Andra James, MD, MPH is a Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine at Duke University Center, and consulting professor of Medicine, Division of Hematology. She is also the founder of Duke University's Women's Hemostasis and Thrombosis Clinic. Dr. James and Machaon Diagnostics' Medical Director, Dr. Brad Lewis, discuss the various approaches to monitoring bleeding disorders (VWD, Platelet Disorders and mild Hemophilia) during critical time frames before, during & after pregnancy in women. Tracking factor levels and having a good plan in place for time of delivery is important. OB/GYNs and Hematologists can partner to provide the bes...