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About MAViS
The MAViS clinic was established in 2011, with a vision to provide a holistic package of care for women with, and at risk of developing, pre-eclampsia.
Hypertension (high blood pressure) affects 1:10 pregnancies, and 1:100 pregnancies are severely affected by Pre-eclampsia. Pre-eclampsia is, unfortunately, quite a common condition, affecting around 3 per cent of women in their pregnancy and 25% of women with pre-existing hypertension or previous pre-eclampsia. Although most cases of pre-eclampsia are managed by an early term birth, the condition can lead to serious complications if not monitored and treated and a third of women with pre-eclampsia will need a preterm birth to avoid serious complications developing.
We continue to strive to reduce the risk of complications in women with hypertensive disorders by improving risk stratification. This is achieved through making more accurate diagnoses in those at highest risk of developing severe complications and ensuring surveillance is targeted to this high risk group.
The MAViS clinic provides care throughout the week for women with high blood pressure and pre-eclampsia. Women are cared for by a team of midwives, consultants and clinical research fellows, who work through the week to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care.
Patients are referred at booking, for previous or current hypertension and/or pre-eclampsia. Women are referred at any point in their pregnancy if they develop hypertension or pre-eclampsia and we receive referrals from across the North West for women affected by severe early onset (before 32 weeks) pre-eclampsia. Ultrasound scans, blood pressures, bloods and Midwife/Doctor reviews are completed in the clinic.
Patients with pre-eclampsia, and who choose to be managed as an outpatient, are seen 2-3 times weekly by the MAViS Team. Patients are cared for and case-loaded by a specialist hypertension multi-disciplinary team. The clinic provides training for midwives and doctors to develop specialist skills and support services around the North West. Our vision to is provide high quality continuity of care. All women have the opportunity to participate in research, which is embedded at the heart of our clinic.
Our Team
- Lead clinician – Professor Jenny Myers
- Lead Clinican – Dr Rebekah Samangaya
- Lead Midwife – Natalie Barry
Contact Details
The MAViS Team at the Oxford Road Campus site can be contacted on (0161) 701 6980, Mon-Fri 7-4.
The MAViS Team at the Wythenshawe site can be contacted on (0161) 291 2930, Mon-Fri 9-4.
The MAViS Team at North Manchester can be contacted on 07792119102, Mon-Thurs 8-4.
What our patients have to say about MAViS Clinic
``I can’t thank the dedicated team at Saint Mary’s, especially the Manchester Antenatal Vascular Service (MAViS), enough for the care they have provided during my pregnancies. I now have my two miracle babies.”