Maya Reddy is a Pediatrician based in Clayton, VIC, Australia. She looks after babies and kids, especially when things get complicated around birth and the early newborn period.
In many cases, her patients are dealing with problems linked to high blood pressure and fluid balance, such as high blood pressure in infants and issues that can show up in pregnancy like preeclampsia and eclampsia. Some referrals come in when there are concerns about how the baby is growing, including small for gestational age and intrauterine growth restriction.
She also cares for newborns with heart and circulation concerns. This can include conditions like coarctation of the aorta. At times, babies may be dealing with breathing or lung pressure problems too, including pulmonary oedema and other early-life complications.
Another part of her paediatric work involves the more urgent complications that can happen soon after birth. That might be bleeding-related or clotting-related problems, such as disseminated intravascular coagulation. She can also be involved in care where there is haemolysis, and in situations where the newborn is very unwell and needs close monitoring.
In the newborn ward setting, she may look after babies with gut and gut-blood-flow issues, including necrotizing enterocolitis. There are also cases involving brain blood vessels and bleeding in the brain, like intraventricular haemorrhage of the newborn.
Sometimes referrals cover bigger structural issues as well. For example, diaphragmatic hernia and anencephaly may be part of the care plan, with ongoing support as the baby’s needs change over time.
Overall, Maya’s approach is calm and practical. Paediatric care can be stressful for families, especially when the diagnosis is new or unexpected. She works to explain what’s happening in a straightforward way, and to help families understand the next steps for care and follow-up.
