EPCS: Early Pregnancy Care – What It Is, Why Monitoring Matters & Is It Right for You?
Live Webinar with Ruth & Dr Lyuda
February 17th | 1:30pm GMT IReland Time Zone
Early pregnancy after fertility treatment can feel uncertain. This live webinar explains EPCS – Early Pregnancy Care Service, who it is designed for, and how structured monitoring supports patients during the first trimester.
Who This Webinar Is For
● Newly pregnant after IVF or ICSI
● History of miscarriage or pregnancy loss
● Currently going through Fertility treatments
● Patients considering EPCS
● Those seeking structured, clinician-led early pregnancy support
What Is EPCS?
EPCS is a clinician-led, midwife supported, early pregnancy monitoring service for patients with fertility complexity or increased early pregnancy risk.
It provides:
- Ongoing clinical oversight
- Individualised review of blood results and scans
- Continuity of care through the first trimester
EPCS is not routine reassurance care. It is designed for patients who need closer monitoring and expert interpretation during early pregnancy.
Why Monitoring Matters
Monitoring allows:
● Early identification of meaningful changes
● Individualised review, not one-off reassurance
● Responsive clinical decision-making as pregnancy progresses
EPCS: One-Year Overview
● Previous miscarriage
● IVF or ICSI pregnancies
●Complex treatment histories
Many patients successfully graduated from EPCS at 12 weeks, transitioning to routine obstetric care. High-level insights from Year 1 will be shared during the webinar.
What We’ll Cover
● Who benefits most
● What monitoring looks like in practice
● Common questions and misconceptions
Live Q&A
After registering:
● You’ll receive a questionnaire in advance
● Questions can be submitted ahead of time
● Anonymous questions are welcome.
Who Is Hosting
Ruth O Dwyer
Midwife and fertility specialist with extensive experience supporting patients through fertility
treatment, pregnancy loss, and early pregnancy after IVF. Ruth brings a patient-centred,
evidence-informed approach, grounded in both clinical expertise and lived understanding of
the fertility journey.
Dr. Lyuda Shkrobot
Clinical Lead of EPCS, with deep expertise in fertility medicine and early pregnancy care. Dr Lyuda provides medical oversight for EPCS patients, ensuring clinical decisions are thoughtful, individualised, and aligned with best practice.
Together, Ruth and Dr Lyuda share a collaborative philosophy of care: structured, responsive, and centred on the needs of patients navigating early pregnancy after fertility challenges.
Who This Webinar Is For
Join us for a clear, honest discussion about early pregnancy care after fertility treatment.