Maternal-Fetal and Neonatal Endocrinology

Section 1: THE MOTHERA. Normal endocrine physiology of the mother during pregnancy and lactation1. Hypothalamus 2. The pineal gland and its function in pregnancy and lactation3. Pituitary4. Physiology of the Thyroid during Pregnancy, Postpartum and Lactation5. Physiology of Calcium, Phosphorus, and Bone Metabolism During Pregnancy, Lactation, and Post-Weaning6. Gestational Glucose Metabolism: Focus on the Role & Mechanisms of Insulin Resistance7. Intestinal and neuroendocrine hormones8. Adrenal cortex and medulla physiology during pregnancy, labor and puerperium9. Ovarian Function During Pregnancy and Lactation10. The physiological roles of the renin angiotensin aldosterone system and vasopressin in human pregnancy11. Central role of adipose tissue in pregnancy and lactation12. Hormonal regulation of the menstrual cycle and ovulation13. Maintenance of pregnancy and parturition14. Hormonal regulation of milk production15. Postpartum Lactational Amenorrhea and Recovery of Reproductive Function and Normal Ovulatory Menstruation B. Maternal endocrine disorders during pregnancy and lactation16. Hypothalamic17. Pineal18. Pituitary disorders (hyper and hypofunction, tumors)19. Thyroid (hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism)20. Thyroid Cancer during Pregnancy and Lactation21. Disorders of Mineral and Bone Metabolism During Pregnancy and Lactation22. Gestational and type 2 diabetes23. Type 1 Diabetes: During preconception, pregnancy, postpartum, breastfeeding24. Gut and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors in pregnancy and lactation25. Adrenal pathologies during pregnancy and post-partum26. Hypertension in pregnancy27. Obesity C. Other28. Fertility, pregnancy, and chest feeding in transgendered individuals Section 2: THE CHILDD. Normal endocrine development and physiology of the fetus and neonate29. Endocrinology of implantation30. Hypothalamus and pituitary 31. Pineal 32. Thyroid33. Physiology of Calcium, Phosphorus, and Bone Metabolism During Fetal and Neonatal Development34. Developmental Physiology of Carbohydrate Metabolism and the Pancreas35. Developmental Origins and Roles of Intestinal Enteroendocrine Hormones36. Adrenal cortex and medulla 37. Ovaries and Testes 38. Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system and vasopressin 39. Origins of Adipose Tissue and Adipose Regulating Hormones40. Fetal growth physiology 41. Placental production of steroid and peptide hormones E. Endocrine disorders affecting the fetus or neonate42. Hypothalamus and pituitary 43. Pineal 44. Thyroid (agenesis, hypothyroidism, fetal Graves', etc.)45. Disorders of Calcium, Phosphorus and Bone Metabolism During Fetal and Neonatal Development46. Pancreas and carbohydrate metabolism (diabetes and hypoglycemia)47. Intestinal enteroendocrine disorders48. Adrenal disorders of the fetus and neonate49. Disorders of Sex Differentiation50. Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone and vasopressin51. Obesity / perinatal origins of obesity52. Fetal growth failure53. New Technologies in Pre- and Post-natal Diagnosis