The obstetric hematology joint clinic in Qatar: experience since 2020.

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.