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The obstetric hematology joint clinic in Qatar: experience since 2020
Sarah A Elkourashy1,2, Naela Elmallahi3, Lawal Bappa3
1Department of Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant, National Centre for Cancer Care and Research (NCCCR), Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), Doha 3050, Qatar.
Background:
Obstetric hematology subspeciality represents unique discipline that combines maternal-fetal medicine and hematology expertise to optimize care for pregnancy-associated and pre-existing hematologic disorders.
Objective:
To describe the implementation and clinical experience of the Obstetric Hematology Joint Clinic at the Women's Wellness and Research Center (WWRC), a specialized tertiary women's hospital in Qatar, since August 2020.
Design And Methods:
Single-center descriptive service evaluation using routinely collected data from August 2020 to December 2025, including patient encounters, diagnostic categories, and interventions delivered by the multidisciplinary team.
Results:
A total of 2,564 patient encounters were recorded over the study period, with steady annual growth. The clinic managed hemoglobinopathies, bleeding and thrombotic disorders, and pregnancy-related anemia and thrombocytopenia. Key interventions included intravenous iron therapy, anticoagulation management, transfusion support, and individualized multidisciplinary birth planning.
Conclusion:
The integrated clinic model improves coordinated care, enhances peripartum preparedness, and supports safe management of complex hematologic conditions during pregnancy and postpartum.
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