Dr. Mehmet Genc and Amy Mosely envision even greater future success by expanding the program to offer support services for placenta accreta spectrum disorder (PAS) patients.
“We've done really well treating the diagnosis of PAS and building a system to produce positive outcomes including coordinating patient appointments and connecting them to community resources such as the Ronald McDonald House for those out-of-town to stay during treatment,” Mosely said. “But there's more to be developed to support the woman and her family socially and emotionally such as providing additional housing options, childcare during appointments and mental health support.”
Dr. Genc says the psychological impact on women suffering with PAS can be tremendous and the way forward is to tap into funding to create more resources.
“The whole process for these women during pregnancy and postpartum can be very emotionally taxing — similar to PTSD, considering their chances for complications such as hemorrhaging, loss of their baby, fertility or death,” he said. “It’s important to remember that as caregivers we’re offering not just a medical diagnosis. We also must look at our patients’ social and family support systems.”