Services

Dr Frise is an Obstetric Physician, who works alongside her Obstetric colleagues to deliver high quality care to women in whom pregnancy is complicated by medical conditions. These may occur prior to pregnancy, in which case careful planning of a pregnancy is required, or during pregnancy.


When planning a pregnancy

Dr Frise is available for consultation by any patient with a medical condition that might complicate a future pregnancy, for example:

  • Diabetes mellitus

  • Thyroid disorders

  • Kidney disease

  • Liver disease

  • Rheumatological conditions

  • Neurological disorders


When planning an IVF pregnancy

Dr Frise has a special interest in assisted reproductive techniques (e.g. IVF, ICSI) in women with medical conditions, and sees women about to embark on these treatments to advise about any modifications that might be required in light of pre-existing medical disorders. The consultation includes:

  • The impact of the medical condition/s on cycle practicalities

  • The potential impact of ART on the medical condition/s

  • Review of all medication and plans for this during ART and a future pregnancy

  • Assessment of risk for a future pregnancy particularly including pre-eclampsia and venous thromboembolism


When pregnant

She also has expertise in managing medical problems that arise during pregnancy, for example:

  • High blood pressure and pre-eclampsia

  • Acute fatty liver of pregnancy

  • Peripartum cardiomyopathy

  • Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (obstetric cholestasis)