Clinical Resources for Clinicians
Hematology and anemia guidance for OB/GYNs, midwives and NPs.
Clinical Resources for CliniciansAnemia After Bariatric Surgery in Reproductive-Age WomenAnemia after bariatric surgery in reproductive-age women: iron, B12, folate and copper deficiency, monitoring before and during pregnancy, and IV iron use.Clinical Resources for CliniciansAnticoagulation in Pregnancy: A Clinical Overview for OB TeamsAnticoagulation in pregnancy overview: LMWH vs UFH, agents to avoid, peripartum and neuraxial timing, postpartum transition and breastfeeding compatibility.Clinical Resources for CliniciansHeavy Menstrual Bleeding: Bleeding Disorder Workup and VWD ScreeningHeavy menstrual bleeding bleeding disorder workup: ACOG screening criteria, VWD testing per ASH 2021, pre-analytic pitfalls and when to involve hematology.Clinical Resources for CliniciansHow to Set Up a Hematology Referral Workflow for an OB/GYN PracticeSet up a hematology referral workflow for an OB/GYN practice: triage tiers, referral packets, IV iron fast-track orders, closed loops and metrics.Clinical Resources for CliniciansInterpreting Iron Studies in Women's Health: A Practical GuideInterpreting iron studies in women's health: ferritin, TSAT, serum iron and TIBC patterns in pregnancy, inflammation, thalassemia trait and after IV iron.Clinical Resources for CliniciansIron Deficiency Screening in Pregnancy: Ferritin Thresholds and TimingIron deficiency screening in pregnancy: which ferritin and hemoglobin thresholds to use, when to test, and how ACOG, ASH 2026, BSH and WHO guidance compare.Clinical Resources for CliniciansIron Deficiency Without Anemia in Adolescents With Heavy Menstrual BleedingNon-anemic iron deficiency in adolescents with HMB: why ferritin matters, testing per ACOG and ASH, treatment, controlling losses and bleeding-disorder screening.Clinical Resources for CliniciansIV Iron Hypersensitivity Reactions: Real Risk and How to Manage ThemIV iron hypersensitivity reactions are rare with modern formulations. How to assess risk, tell Fishbane reactions from anaphylaxis, and counsel patients.Clinical Resources for CliniciansIV Iron in Pregnancy: Formulations, Timing and the EvidenceIV iron in pregnancy: which formulations are used, why the second trimester onward is preferred, and what trials show compared with oral iron for anemia.Clinical Resources for CliniciansIV Iron Prior Authorization: A Practical Guide for OB/GYN OfficesIV iron prior authorization made simpler: the documentation payers usually want, step therapy, urgent pregnancy requests, and how to avoid common denials.Clinical Resources for CliniciansOral Iron Failure in Pregnancy: When to Switch to IV IronHow to define oral iron failure in pregnancy, fix common causes like dosing and adherence, and decide when to switch to IV iron well before delivery.Clinical Resources for CliniciansOutpatient Anemia Protocol for OB Practices: A TemplateAn outpatient anemia protocol for OB practices: screening labs, oral iron orders, recheck timing, IV iron triggers and referral criteria in one workflow.Clinical Resources for CliniciansPostpartum Anemia Management: A Clinician's GuidePostpartum anemia management for clinicians: diagnostic thresholds, oral vs IV iron after delivery, transfusion decisions, and follow-up that prevents gaps.Clinical Resources for CliniciansSickle Cell Disease in Pregnancy: A Co-Management FrameworkSickle cell disease in pregnancy: preconception planning, hydroxyurea, antenatal monitoring, crisis care, transfusion and VTE risk in a co-managed model.Clinical Resources for CliniciansThrombocytopenia in Pregnancy: Differential Diagnosis and WorkupThrombocytopenia in pregnancy: gestational thrombocytopenia vs ITP, preeclampsia/HELLP, TTP and more, with the workup and ACOG and SOAP neuraxial thresholds.Clinical Resources for CliniciansThrombophilia Testing and VTE Prophylaxis in Pregnancy: ACOG 196/197Thrombophilia testing and VTE prophylaxis in pregnancy: who to test, which results change care, and how ACOG Practice Bulletins 196 and 197 stratify risk.Clinical Resources for CliniciansVon Willebrand Disease in Pregnancy: Antenatal and Delivery PlanningVon Willebrand disease in pregnancy: third-trimester VWF levels, neuraxial targets per ASH 2021, delivery planning, tranexamic acid and delayed bleeding.Clinical Resources for CliniciansWhen to Refer to Hematology: A Checklist for OB/GYNsWhen to refer to hematology from OB/GYN practice: a criteria checklist for anemia, bleeding disorders, thrombocytopenia, thrombosis and hemoglobinopathies.