Having a Baby in the 21st Century
Wednesday February 20th 2008
Organised in collaboration with:
The Institute of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
The meeting addressed important issues concerning the promotion of safe and effective obstetric services to the women of Ireland. Recent years have seen an enormous increase in caesarean section rates, and ultrasound is playing an increasing role in the provision of antenatal services. Increasing consumer expectations and the increasing number of births are simultaneously applying pressure on current staffing levels and resources.
Prof Deirdre Murphy has a special interest in high-risk obstetrics and has extensive experience in producing clinical guidelines in obstetrics and gynaecology. Her talk addressed issues surrounding the choice of mode of delivery.
Dr Daniel McKenna is a fetal medicine subspecialist. He outlined and illustrated the role and importance of ultrasound in the provision of maternity services.
Dr Michael Geary, drawing on his experience as Master of a large maternity hospital, highlighted current issues concerning the safety of the mother and baby in pregnancy and childbirth.
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Programme:
Chair:
Ms. Miriam O'Callaghan, Broadcaster and Journalist
Speakers:
Prof Deirdre Murphy, Trinity College Dublin and Consultant Obstetrician, Coombe Women's Hospital, Dublin
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Dr Daniel McKenna, Consultant Obstetrician, University College Cork
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Dr Michael Geary, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist and Master of the Rotunda Hospital, Dublin
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