Thiruvananthapuram, October 10, 2025: The Department of Maternal and Fetal Medicine and the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at KIMSHEALTH, in association with the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), will host FETOMAT 2025 – Current Updates in Feto-Maternal Medicine, a two-day international conference dedicated to the latest advancements in maternal and fetal health. The conference will be held on October 11 and 12, 2025, at O by Tamara, Thiruvananthapuram.
With the theme “Bridging Beginnings and Beyond”, the conference reflects a commitment to holistic care; from preconception planning and pregnancy management to postpartum wellbeing; ensuring comprehensive health for both mother and child. The scientific program, structured into three sessions each day, will feature 50 expert-led topics, addressing contemporary challenges and innovations in feto-maternal medicine. A distinguished panel of national and international faculty will contribute to enriching knowledge and fostering collaborative learning.
“KIMSHEALTH is proud to host this conference, uniting leading doctors from India and abroad to share insights and discuss the latest developments in perinatology and fetal medicine,” said Dr. M. I. Sahadulla, Chairman and Managing Director, KIMSHEALTH.
Dr. John Smoleniec, Conjoint Professor, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Liverpool Hospital, New South Wales, Australia, and Dr. Suresh S, Director of Mediscan, Chennai, and a pioneer in fetal medicine in India, will be among the notable speakers sharing their clinical experiences with the delegates.
Key highlights include panel discussions on “Late Anomalies: Detection, Dilemma, and Decision-Making” and “Evaluation of the Small Fetus”, where experts will deliberate on the role of multidisciplinary care in managing high-risk pregnancies.
The conference will also mark the launch of Kerala’s first Perinatal Mental Health Clinic in the private sector, designed to support the emotional wellbeing of expectant mothers and emphasize that mental health is as vital as physical health.
“Kerala has successfully reduced infant mortality to 5 per 1,000 live births, which is on par with developed countries. This achievement has been made possible by the State’s advanced perinatal care,” said Dr. Vidyalekshmy R, Senior Consultant, Department of High-Risk Pregnancy and Perinatology, and Organising Secretary of FETOMAT-2025.
