Pregnancy care has long relied on a “wait and see” approach — identifying risk only after symptoms appear. In this episode, Dr. O sits down with Carrie Haverty, MS, CGC, Vice President of Medical Affairs at Mirvie, to explore how that model is beginning to change.

Carrie is a board-certified genetic counselor and national leader in women’s health diagnostics. She leads clinical strategy for Mirvie’s diagnostic portfolio, including the Encompass™ test, a 2025 TIME Invention of the Year, which uses cell-free RNA to assess placental health and identify pregnancies at increased risk for preeclampsia.

Drawing on her background in high-risk prenatal care and leadership roles at institutions such as Massachusetts General Hospital and Sutter Health, Carrie explains why earlier risk identification matters, how biologically informed diagnostics can support more preventive pregnancy care, and what it will take to move obstetrics beyond reactive medicine.

This conversation covers:

Why preeclampsia remains a leading cause of maternal morbidity
How placental biology offers earlier insight into pregnancy risk
What predictive diagnostics could mean for patients and clinicians
The role of advocacy and leadership in changing maternal health outcomes

A must-listen for anyone who was affected by preeclampsia in their pregnancy or knew a loved one affected by the illness. It's also an important episode for those interested in the future of pregnancy care, maternal health innovation, and closing gaps in outcomes through earlier, smarter intervention.

#MaternalHealth #Preeclampsia #Pregnancy #OBGYN #WomensHealth

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