“I really do think of all the time people spend not knowing who to talk to, and doubting where they are, and now there’s another light to help these women find their way in their storm.”
— Dr Philip Kelly, Consultant Endocrinologist and General Physician, Kings College Hospital London about
Maternal Pituitary Support
Healthcare Professionals
Thank you for your interest in Maternal Pituitary Support. We are a non-profit community interest company and the only organisation in the world to specifically represent this patient group. We would like to build links with healthcare professionals around the world and work together to promote early detection, campaign for greater awareness and research into these often-overlooked conditions.
We would be delighted if you would like to get involved with Maternal Pituitary Support and we have a variety of opportunities for health professionals to contribute. Please contact us at info@maternalpituitarysupport.org for more information.
We hope you find the information on our website useful. We are looking forward to expanding this area with resources for you, along with launching our champions scheme for Health Professionals.
Have you read our paper on Sheehan’s Syndrome in MIDIRS Midwifery Digest?
Frequently Asked Questions
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We encourage you to refer your patient for an urgent endocrinology assessment (as soon as possible). Your patient’s life may be at risk if they have secondary adrenal insufficiency or Diabetes Insipidus. Any delay in detection risks life threatening adrenal crisis or dehydration.
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We offer talks and training online (which can easily fit into a lunch break depending on time zone) or can discuss speaking at your event. Please contact us at info@maternalpituitarysupport.org