Episode 9. Unpacking RANZCOG’s Early Pregnancy Screening and Prevention of Preterm Preeclampsia Guideline

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) is the lead standards body for women’s health in both Australia and New Zealand. They are responsible for the postgraduate education, accreditation, and professional development of specialists and general practitioners in obstetrics and gynaecology.

In this episode of Talking O&G: A RANZCOG Podcast, host Associate Professor Scott White is joined by Professor Amanda Henry (the Medical Advisor of AAPEC) and Associate Professor Daniel Rolnik unpack RANZCOG’s Early Pregnancy Screening and Prevention of Preterm Preeclampsia Guideline.

This discussion explores the rationale behind the guideline update, how first-trimester screening improves detection of preeclampsia and practical steps for clinicians. Topics include:

• individualised risk assessment
• the Fetal Medicine Foundation (FMF) first-trimester algorithm and
• use of aspirin for risk reduction

The guests also discuss equity and access, including barriers faced in rural/remote settings, out-of-pocket costs and culturally competent care for First Nations and Māori patients.