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Media ReleaseFriday 2 July 2010 Breathing New Life into Maternity Care 2010 Conference: Day 2A national collaborative maternity services conference attracting over 400 health professionals, including midwives, general practitioners and specialist obstetricians, will officially be opened today by the Hon Warren Snowdon MP, Minister for Indigenous Health, Rural & Regional Health, and Regional Service Delivery. Currently held at the Alice Springs Convention Centre, Northern Territory until Saturday 3 July, the fundamental aim of this conference is to encourage midwives, specialist obstetricians and general practitioners to work together to ensure women receive the most appropriate and effective maternity care.
The Australian College of Midwives (ACM) is working in partnership with the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) and the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG). The theme of this conference is ‘working together, learning from each other’. National and international keynote speakers from the United Kingdom, America, The Netherlands, Canada, New Zealand and Quebec, will also be presenting at the three day event.
Key Seminar Topics Presented Today – Day 2 of the Conference:
Copy of the Program and details on the conference: http://www.breathingnewlife.remark.com.au/images/program.pdf
Abstracts are available upon request. For further information or to arrange an interview with the Convenor of the Organising Committee, Dr Pat Brodie, or other conference presenters, please contact one of the following: annah Dahlen, President, Australian College of Midwives, 0407 643 943 ACRRM President, Dr Jeff Ayton, 0418 564 087ernative media contacts for Dr Ayton: Ineke Kuiper, 0408 669 638 or Patrick Daley, 0408 004 890 Julia Serafin, Media & Communications Senior Coordinator, The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (t) 03 9412 2961; (m) 0488 367 476; (e) jserafin@ranzcog.edu.au Download
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MEDIA RELEASE Friday 2 July 2010
Well Planned & Well Communicated Maternity Care is the Key!
One of Melbourne’s largest metropolitan health services, Eastern Health has developed the Eastern Health Maternity Care Pathways which aims to provide timely, well planned and well communicated maternity care where the woman is at the central point.
The process of developing collaborative Maternity Care Pathways, and the achievements both in staff satisfaction and clinical outcomes, will be presented by Clinical Midwife Consultant, Ms Vanessa Watkins, from Eastern Health, Box Hill Hospital- Birralee, at a national collaborative maternity services conference which is currently being held in Alice Springs, Northern Territory.
‘Each woman is cared for by the appropriate level of maternity clinician, dependent upon her choice and level of clinical need. Maternity clinicians affiliated with Eastern Health, whether hospital or community based, have clear roles defined as primary, secondary or tertiary level, relevant to their level of training, expertise and scope of professional practice’, said Ms Watkins.
‘Primary clinicians are the lead clinicians for uncomplicated pregnancy, and secondary or tertiary clinicians lead the care of advice and support to meet a women’s needs available from all members of the maternity team. Pathways are colour coded, to assist decision making, and to promote a seamless transition upon transfer of care when complicated arise in pregnancy, labour, birth or the post natal period.
‘Colour-coded algorithms are used for early detection of potential complications, including suggested strategies to prevent complications from occurring, or for management once a complication has been detected. Effective communication is facilitated by use of a standard communication proforma and documented both electronically, and in the woman’s hand held maternity record’, according to Ms Watkins.
The fundamental aim of this conference is to encourage midwives, specialist obstetricians and general practitioners to work together to ensure women receive the most appropriate and effective maternity care.
The Australian College of Midwives (ACM) is working in partnership with the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) and the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG). The theme of this conference is ‘working together, learning from each other’.
For further information or to arrange an interview with Ms Watkins, please contact: Julia Serafin, Media & Communications Senior Coordinator, RANZCOG (w) 03 9412 2961 (m) 0488 367 476 Download
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MEDIA RELEASE Friday 2 July 2010
Collaboration between Doctors and Midwives – What does this all really mean?
The findings of a survey recently completed by the Queensland Centre for Mothers and Babies exploring the experiences and perceptions of collaboration amongst primary maternity care providers will be presented at today’s national collaborative maternity services conference currently being held in Alice Springs, Northern Territory.
‘Despite continuous references to collaboration in maternity care, there are general inconsistencies into how the term is used or perceived, particularly between doctors (GPs and obstetricians) and midwives,’ said Associate Professor Sue Kruske from the Queensland Centre for Mothers and Babies, at the conference today.
To explore these differences a survey was recently completed by the Queensland Centre for Mothers and Babies that also focused on the experiences and perceptions of collaboration amongst primary maternity care providers.
The survey was distributed across the state and completed by 461 participants. Of these 10.9 percent were doctors (GP Obstetricians or Obstetricians) and 54 percent were practicing midwives (24 percent ‘other’ were researchers, educators, academics etc).
According to Dr Sue Kruske, results showed while there was widespread agreeance with the definition of collaboration, there were significant differences in the way this definition translated into practice.
‘Over 50 percent of doctors agreed that doctors should be the final decision maker and be involved with the care of all women compared to four percent of Midwives.
‘In contrast, just under 30 percent of doctors agreed with the midwives being the primary carer of women versus over 90 percent of midwives,’ Dr Kruske said
Other findings included: - Doctors were more likely than midwives to feel respected, trusted and valued members of the team. - Doctors respected midwives more than midwives respected doctors. 94 percent of doctors respected midwives, whereas only 75 percent of midwives agreed they respected doctors. - Both groups indicated a lack of faith in the current system to promote collaboration. 60.4 percent of doctors believed the current system did not support collaboration whereas 74.5 percent of midwives responded in this way. - The results indicate an unwillingness on both sides to compromise in the way they approach care.
The fundamental aim of this conference is to encourage midwives, specialist obstetricians and general practitioners to work together to ensure women receive the most appropriate and effective maternity care.
The Australian College of Midwives (ACM) is working in partnership with the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) and the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG). The theme of this conference is ‘working together, learning from each other’.
For further information or to arrange an interview, please contact Dr Sue Kruske, 0418882337 or Julia Serafin, Media & Communications Senior Coordinator, RANZCOG (w) 03 9412 2961 (m) 0488 367 476 Download
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MEDIA RELEASE Friday 2 July 2010 Obesity in Pregnancy – Continues to be a National Health Problem Findings from a study assessing the incidence and impact of pre-pregnancy maternal obesity on obstetric outcomes and proposed introduction of collaborative antenatal interventions to address the obesity issue will be discussed today at a national collaborative maternity services conference which is currently being held in Alice Springs, Northern Territory.
Obesity is a growing national health problem that significantly contributes to the burden of disease in Australia. Over 50 per cent of adult female Australians are overweight or obese, and almost one in four are obese when they conceive.
‘Our study found a greater prevalence of adverse maternal outcomes among obese women. The risk of obstetric complications are increased in obese compared to non-obese women’, according to Dr Andrew Zuschmann.
‘We found the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus was doubled, and the risk of severe hypertensive disorders of pregnancy was increased 2.6 times. Macrosomia, induction of labour and emergency caesarean sections were observed to escalate with increasing maternal obesity.
‘We recommend that weight loss interventions should commence in the pre-pregnancy period and weight gain should continue to be monitored during pregnancy,’ said Dr Zuschmann.
‘We hope this study will inspire a shift from the current reactive management of obesity in pregnancy to a more proactive approach in the future. Collaborative, multidisciplinary antenatal interventions to address the issue of excess maternal weight gain before and during pregnancy may lead to improved maternal and neonatal outcomes,’ said Dr Zuschmann today.
With a strong inter-professional program, the 3rd Biennial Breathing New Life into Maternity Care Multidisciplinary Conference is expected to attract over 400 health professionals, including midwives, general practitioners, specialist obstetricians, aboriginal health workers, and other health service providers including health service managers and policy makers. The fundamental aim of this conference is to encourage midwives, specialist obstetricians and general practitioners to work together to ensure women receive the most appropriate and effective maternity care.
The Australian College of Midwives (ACM) is working in partnership with the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) and the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG). The theme of this conference is ‘working together, learning from each other’.
For further information or to arrange an interview with Dr Andrew Zuschmann, please contact: Julia Serafin, Media & Communications Senior Coordinator, RANZCOG (w) 03 9412 2961 (m) 0488 367 476 Download
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MEDIA RELEASE Friday 2 July 2010 The Impact of a Postpartum Haemorrhage on BreastfeedingA study highlighting women’s breastfeeding experiences, experiences of care and the concerns and needs following a significant postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) after giving birth, will be discussed at today’s national collaborative maternity services conference currently being held in Alice Springs, Northern Territory.
‘We found that just over half of the mothers who intended to breastfeed were able to give their baby the opportunity to suckle within an hour of birth. Seventy-two percent of these women with a PPH of less than 2000mls of blood loss were fully breastfeeding in the first postpartum week, where as 48 percent of those with a PPH greater than 3000mls of blood loss were able to do so,’ according to Dr Jane Thompson, Senior Research Officer from the Women's Hospitals Australasia and Children's Hospitals Australasia .
‘Using both quantitative and qualitative methods, we assessed breastfeeding outcomes, women’s physical and emotional health outcomes, concerns about labour and birth, satisfaction with care and meeting of informational needs.
‘Four major themes were identified in this study. These were, the adequacy of care (avoidability, lack of information, negative perceptions of health caregivers); the emotional responses to the experience (disappointment; distress at time of birth or ongoing; unmet informational/support needs); the implications for the future (fear of recurrence); and the concerns for their baby’, said Dr Thompson.
This is a single group multi-centred cohort study which included 206 women recruited at the time of birth with a follow-up at two and four months postpartum. The eligibility criteria were: estimated blood loss =1500ml in 24 hours postpartum, or peripartum fall in haemoglobin to 7g/dl or less, or peripartum fall in haemoglobin of =4g/dl.
Across each of 8 dimensions of care assessed, 20-34% of respondents reported less than satisfactory ratings. This was independent of both parity and severity of PPH. Sixty-two percent of respondents were given adequate information about what to expect of their physical recovery while less than half (48%) reported adequate information was provided about their likely emotional recovery. Forty-seven percent of women were unsatisfied with overall care received.
‘In this cohort of women with a significant PPH, we report delays in initiation of breastfeeding and emotional sequelae. Following a PPH, women may benefit from additional information, emotional support and early breastfeeding support’, said Dr Thompson.
The investigators on this research project plan to publish further findings from this cohort study in peer reviewed journals soon.
The fundamental aim of this conference is to encourage midwives, specialist obstetricians and general practitioners to work together to ensure women receive the most appropriate and effective maternity care.
The Australian College of Midwives (ACM) is working in partnership with the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) and the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG). The theme of this conference is ‘working together, learning from each other’.
For further information or to arrange an interview with Dr Jane Thompson, please contact Julia Serafin, Media & Communications Senior Coordinator, RANZCOG (w) 03 9412 2961 (m) 0488 367 476 Download
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Thursday 1 July 2010Breathing New Life into Maternity Care 2010 Conference:Midwives, Doctors & Consumers Working Together… Learning From Each Other A national collaborative maternity services conference will be held in Alice Springs, Northern Territory, from Thursday 1 July until Saturday 3 July. The fundamental aim of this conference is to discuss collaboration amongst all the different health professionals engaged in maternity care, and to explore barriers to effective collaborative care, with a view to encouraging midwives, specialist obstetricians and general practitioners to work together to ensure women receive the most appropriate maternity care for them, resulting in the best outcomes.
With a strong inter-professional program, the 3rd Biennial Breathing New Life into Maternity Care Multidisciplinary Conference is expected to attract over 400 health professionals, including midwives, general practitioners, specialist obstetricians, aboriginal health workers, and other health service providers including health service managers and policy makers.
The Australian College of Midwives (ACM) is working in partnership with the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) and the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG). The theme of this conference is ‘working together, learning from each other’.
The conference will be opened by the Federal Minister for Indigenous Health, Rural and Regional Service Delivery, the Hon Warren Snowdon on Friday 2 July. National and international keynote speakers from the United Kingdom, the United States of America, The Netherlands, Canada, New Zealand and Quebec, will also be presenting at the three day event.
‘This conference is about working together, incorporating evidence into our practice and putting women at the centre of our care. The Australian College of Midwives welcomes the opportunity for midwives, doctors, allied health service providers and consumers to spend time together, listening to each other and discussing ideas,’ said Hannah Dahlen, President of the Australian College of Midwives.
‘With the Federal Government’s maternity care reforms coming towards maturity, and collaborative models of care between obstetricians, GPs and midwives due to commence in November 2010, this conference is timely and should prove invaluable in highlighting the strengths of effective collaboration between different maternity care providers in promoting better maternity care for women and their families, in both metropolitan and rural Australia,’ said RANZCOG President, Dr Ted Weaver.
‘Having the conference in Alice Springs will also focus attention on Indigenous women and how best to care for them, given their diverse needs, in a health and cultural sense. The conference theme of working together, learning from each other, exemplifies how the future maternity care workplace should look. RANZCOG welcomes the opportunity to discuss these important matters and looks forward to positive outcomes from the conference,’ said Dr Weaver.
‘Rural and remote Australian communities, due to their diverse size, isolation and their nature, necessarily require health services with close collaboration between midwives, general practitioner obstetricians and anaesthetists, specialist obstetricians and various allied health professionals to deliver safe outcomes for mothers and their babies,’ said ACRRM President, Dr Jeff Ayton today.
‘Over the next three days, Australian and international maternity service providers will be discussing models of care including rural maternity service teams, that can provide accessible and appropriate care whilst ensuring safe outcomes for rural Australian families.
‘Outcomes for Indigenous Australians are a particular focus of this meeting in Central Australia, highlighting that we must all work together to close the gap.
‘The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine welcomes this opportunity to work together, discuss, formulate and importantly provide safe maternity and other health care for rural and remote Australians,’ said Dr Ayton.
Copy of the Program and details on the conference: http://www.breathingnewlife.remark.com.au/images/program.pdf
Abstracts are available upon request. Hannah Dahlen, President, Australian College of Midwives, 0407 643 943
ACRRM President, Dr Jeff Ayton, 0418 564 087 Alternative media contacts for Dr Ayton: Ineke Kuiper, 0408 669 638 or Patrick Daley, 0408 004 890
Julia Serafin, Media & Communications Senior Coordinator, The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (t) 03 9412 2961; (m) 0488 367 476; (e) jserafin@ranzcog.edu.au
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Breathing New Life Into Maternity Care 2010 Conference: Midwives & Doctors Working Together…Learning From Each Other A national collaborative maternity services conference will be held in Alice Springs, Northern Territory, from Thursday 1 July until Saturday 3 July. The fundamental aim of this conference is to encourage midwives, specialist obstetricians and general practitioners to work together to ensure women receive the most appropriate and effective maternity care.
With a strong inter-professional program, the 3rd Biennial Breathing New Life into Maternity Care Multidisciplinary Conference is expected to attract over 400 health professionals, including midwives, general practitioners, specialist obstetricians, aboriginal health workers, and other health service providers including health service managers and policy makers.
The Australian College of Midwives (ACM) is working in partnership with the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) and the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG). The theme of this conference is ‘working together, learning from each other’. National and international keynote speakers from the United Kingdom, America, The Netherlands, Canada, New Zealand and Quebec, will also be presenting at the three day event.
Key seminar topics presented during the conference: · Working together: competencies for primary maternity service providers · Inter-professional education to promote safe & effective collaboration in midwifery & Complementary and Alternative Medicine · Caring for women after a significant postpartum haemorrhage: Can we do better? · ‘Getting beyond the gargantuan struggle’: from conflict to collaboration in maternity services · Learning together to improve outcomes in maternity care: The FONT Project · Collaborative maternity care pathways for women with uncomplicated and complicated pregnancy · Future directions for collaborative care for low risk women · The prevalence and impact of pre-pregnancy maternal obesity on obstetric outcomes in an Australian population · Caesarean section and severe maternal obesity · Physical activity in pregnancy: women’s perceptions, practices and influencing factors
Copy of the Program and details on the conference: http://www.breathingnewlife.remark.com.au/images/program.pdf
Abstracts are available upon request. Hannah Dahlen, President, Australian College of Midwives, 0407 643 943
Janelle Walsh, Business Services Manager, Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine, (t) 07 3105 8200; (e) j.walsh@acrrm.org.au; (w) www.acrrm.org.au
Julia Serafin, Marketing, Media & Communications Senior Coordinator, The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (t) 03 9412 2961; (m) 0488 367 476; (e) jserafin@ranzcog.edu.au; (w) www.ranzcog.edu.au Download
the release ( RANZCOG Media Releases / Media Alerts28 May 2010 For Immediate Release No Change in Peak Body View on Female Genital MutilationThe Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) has given clear assurance there is no consideration of support for the procedure of ‘ritual nicks’. ‘The College is not considering any support for this procedure on baby girls in Australia, and the assumption that the College is going to change its position on female genital mutilation is wrong. The College remains opposed to all forms of female genital mutilation’, said RANZCOG President, Dr Ted Weaver. ‘While the procedure had been under review by the American Academy of Paediatrics, the matter will only be the subject of general discussion through the College’s Women’s Health Committee, which is the committee responsible for reviewing women’s health issues’, said Dr Weaver. ‘In no way should this be interpreted to mean our College would change its stated opinion on this important women’s health matter’, said Dr Weaver. The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) opposes female genital mutilation practices and does not support the procedure of ritual nicks. Dr Weaver said it was important that the community understood the College’s position and can refer to the current position statement on Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting: www.ranzcog.edu.au/publications/statements/C-gyn1.pdf Download Female Genital Mutilation: Information for Australian Health Professionals Booklet Download
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5 May 2010 Conference for Rural Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Explores the Future of Rural Practice in AustraliaThe Provincial Fellows Committee of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG), will be holding their annual conference in Tamworth at the Quality Hotel Powerhouse, from Thursday 6 May until Sunday 9 May 2010. The 2010 RANZCOG Provincial Fellows Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) will attract over 100 practising gynaecologists, obstetricians, GP-obstetricians, midwives and medical students from across rural and remote Australia. ‘The Provincial Fellows Meeting is an ideal opportunity for rural and regional practitioners to network, discuss and debate issues specifically relating to, and affecting obstetric and gynaecological practice in remote and regional areas,’ said ASM Convenor, Dr Ken Apen. Key seminar topics presented during the ASM:
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29 March 2010 For Immediate Release
College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists Supports New National Guidelines to Protect Babies from Cerebral Palsy
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) has today come out in support of the announcement of new national guidelines recommending that Australian women, at risk of delivering their babies preterm be offered treatment with magnesium sulphate before delivery, in an endeavour to protect their babies from developing subsequent cerebral palsy.
Professor Caroline Crowther from the University of Adelaide’s Discipline of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, officially released the national clinical guidelines at last week’s Annual Scientific Meeting of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologist (RANZCOG) held in Adelaide.
‘The guideline will help obstetricians in managing some of our most difficult cases, when women are in pre-term labour and may deliver their babies before 30 weeks gestation, or need delivery for some complication of pregnancy then’, said RANZCOG President Dr Ted Weaver.
‘The use of magnesium sulphate before delivery in these circumstances seems to offer some protection against those babies developing cerebral palsy later in life, which is an exciting research finding', said Dr Weaver. This is an emerging area of clinical practice and a lot more research is needed, but the initial results are promising The cost to the Australian community of cerebral palsy is nearly $4 billion per annum and there is no known cure for this neurological condition, at present which results in substantial disabilities. Cerebral palsy affects one in 400 newborn babies overall and one in ten born at less than 30 weeks' gestation. About one to two percent of Australian births fit this category.
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) is dedicated to maintaining the highest possible standards in obstetrics and gynaecology in Australia and New Zealand.
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24 March 2010 Last Day: The 2010 Annual Scientific Meeting for Obstetricians and GynaecologistsOver 450 health professionals from around the world have attended the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) 2010 Annual Scientific Meeting, which has been held at the Adelaide Convention Centre since Sunday 21 March and will end today. Today's Key Seminar Topics for Day Four:
Event Details: WHAT: The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists 2010 Annual Scientific Meeting WHEN: Sunday 21 March Wednesday 24 March 2010 WHERE: Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide, South Australia For a copy of the meeting program visit the meeting HERE. For further information or media arrangements,
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24 March 2010 For Immediate Release Obesity in Pregnancy – A Growing Problem in AustraliaObesity has become a significant health issue for women during pregnancy and childbirth, with estimates suggesting that 35 per cent of women aged between 25 and 35 years of age are overweight or obese. ‘There are well documented risks associated with obesity during pregnancy and childbirth, maternal complications including hypertensive conditions and pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, infection, thromboembolic events, need for induction of labour, caesarean section and perinatal death’, according to Dr Jodie Dodd from the University of Adelaide. Dr Dodd is presenting this morning at the 2010 Annual Scientific Meeting hosted by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, which has been held in Adelaide since Sunday 21 March. ‘Infants of mothers who are overweight or obese are more likely to require admission to the neonatal intensive care unit, be born preterm, be identified with a congenital anomaly, and to require treatment for jaundice or hypoglycaemia. ‘There is limited information available relating to the effective interventions that may be implemented to improve maternal and infant health outcomes’, said Dr Dodd. Dr Dodd’s presentation will focus on establishing the maternal and infant health risks associated with obesity during pregnancy, as well as systematic review of the current literature evaluating pregnancy outcomes. Dr Martin Oehler from the Royal Adelaide Hospital, South Australia, will also be presenting at the conference this morning on: ‘The Increasing Challenge of Obesity: A Gynaecological Perspective’. Gynaecologists are increasingly faced with the challenge of operating on morbidly obese women. Strategies to reduce surgical morbidity will be discussed including conservative options, preoperative care, open versus laparoscopic approaches, the site of incision, and the reduction of postoperative complications. The four day conference has been held at the Adelaide Convention Centre in Adelaide, South Australia since Sunday 21 March and finishes today. For further information or media arrangements
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23 March 2010 Day 3: The 2010 Annual Scientific Meeting for Obstetricians and GynaecologistsOver 450 health professionals from around the world are expected to attend the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) 2010 Annual Scientific Meeting, which will be held at the Adelaide Convention Centre until Wednesday 24 March 2010. Today’s Key Seminar Topics for Day Three: • Challenges in the 21st Century Confronting the 20th Century Obstetrician & Gynaecologist – A Reflection - Jeffrey Robinson • Which Variables Are Significantly Different in Women Undergoing Ectopic Pregnancy Management? - Tomasso Bignardi • Hysteroscopic Sterilization By Essure Devices: Worldwide Experience 2000 to 2009 - Michel Vleugels • Maternity Care Providers’ Attitudes & Experiences of Collaboration - Sue Kruske • Trends & Indications for Induction of Labour in South Australia - Aimee Reilly • Australian Gynaecologists’ Attitude to HPV Vaccine - Louise Farrell • Predictive Factors for Anal Incontinence in Women Who Experience Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury - Zoe Tang • Children on Demand? Contemporary Issues in Reproductive Ethics - Jeremy Chin • Current Care for Overweight and Obese Women During Pregnancy - Nichole Dreyer • Pregnancy Outcomes Following Fertility Treatment in Christchurch, NZ - Judy Ormandy Event Details: WHAT: The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists 2010 Annual Scientific Meeting WHEN: Sunday 21 March – Wednesday 24 March 2010 WHERE: Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide, South Australia Abstracts are available upon request. For a copy of the meeting program visit the meeting HERE. For further information or media arrangements,
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23 March 2010 For Immediate Release Australian Gynaecologists’ Attitude to HPV Vaccine – Survey Findings Released at ConferenceA survey’s findings on the attitudes to the Human Papilloma Vaccine (HPV) amongst gynaecologists in Australia will be discussed at today’s 2010 Annual Scientific Meeting hosted by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) in Adelaide this week. Approximately 49 per cent of the 1700 RANZCOG Fellows, Members and Trainees of the College were asked to rate their level of knowledge about the vaccines and their level of encouragement for the vaccine in women with different age groups. ‘There seemed to be a strong support (93 per cent) amongst the gynaecologists for the age group of 12 to 26 year olds to be recommended for the HPV. This however dropped to 66 per cent for women aged 27-45 years of age’, according to Dr Louise Farrell from King Edward Memorial Hospital for Women in Subiaco, Western Australia, who is presenting the results of the survey at today’s conference. ‘Interestingly, despite being only licensed for use up to 45 years of age, 20 per cent of gynaecologists were still encouraging women over the age of 45 to have the vaccine,’ according to Dr Farrell. The most important aspects of the vaccine were then ranked; with protection against cervical cancer being foremost, followed by safety, duration of protection, protection against genital warts and cost. More than 90 per cent of responses from the gynaecologists participating in the survey indicated no or few concerns about the safety of the vaccine. The gynaecologists in the study were also questioned on factors that influenced their decision to advise the vaccination, such as perceived future risks for the patient, past history of CIN (Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia) and cost. The conference hosted by the College, will attract over 450 delegates from across Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Switzerland and South Africa. It will be held at the Adelaide Convention Centre in Adelaide, South Australia, until Wednesday 24 March 2010. For a copy of the meeting program visit the meeting website HERE. For further information or media arrangements,
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22 March 2010 Day 2: The 2010 Annual Scientific Meeting for Obstetricians and GynaecologistsOver 450 health professionals from around the world are expected to attend the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) 2010 Annual Scientific Meeting, which will be held at the Adelaide Convention Centre until Wednesday 24 March 2010. Today’s Key Seminar Topics for Day Two: • Caesarean Section on Demand – Panel Debate • Indigenous Women’s Health: Indentifying Problems & Implementing Solutions - Jacqueline Boyle • Progesterone for Preterm Birth: Panacea or Pandora’s Box - Jodie Dodd • Prediction of Preeclampsia - Gus Dekker • Pelvic Pain – Heart Sink or New Horizon: A Neuromuscular Approach - Thierry Vancallie • Technological Innovations in Obstetrics Training – Where to next? - Tim Draycott • Maternal & Neonatal Outcomes Following Induction of Labour: A Prospective Cohort Study (Early Career Researcher Presentation) - Rosalie Grivell • A Randomised Trial of a 4-Step Multidisciplinary Approach to the Antenatal Care of Obese Pregnant Women - Julie Quinlivan • Women’s & Health Professionals’ Knowledge & Views on Outcomes of Term Pregnancy & Induction of Labour - Ria Kanazaki Event Details: WHAT: The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists 2010 Annual Scientific Meeting WHEN: Sunday 21 March – Wednesday 24 March 2010 WHERE: Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide, South Australia Abstracts are available upon request. For a copy of the meeting program visit the meeting HERE. For further information or media arrangements,
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Monday 22 March 2010 For Immediate Release Poor Pregnancy Outcomes Prevalent in Indigenous WomenImproving Indigenous women’s health will be a key discussion at today’s 2010 Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) hosted by The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG). ‘Indigenous women experience a disproportionate burden of poor health across the life course compared to non-Indigenous women, with lower life expectancy and a greater proportion of life lived with disability. This is reflected with increased mortality in all age groups’, said Dr Jacqueline Boyle from the Menzies School of Health Research, Darwin, Northern Territory. ‘Life often starts at a disadvantage with an increased risk of poor pregnancy outcomes, including low birth weight or pre-term labour. Risk factors contributing to these outcomes include smoking, infection, poor nutrition and chronic disease. ‘Reproductive health issues, other than pregnancy, which are increased in Indigenous women, include sexually transmitted infections, teenage pregnancy and polycystic ovary syndrome. Cervical cancer and breast cancer have higher mortality in Indigenous women’, said Dr Boyle. Dr Boyle will be presenting at the conference today on Indigenous Women’s Health: Indentifying Problems and Implementing Solutions. ‘The focus today will be on how the College, its members and Fellows can improve Indigenous women’s health across the prevention of poor health and provision of culturally safe and effective care’, according to Dr Boyle. The conference will attract over 450 delegates from across Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Switzerland and South Africa, showcasing over four days of presentations from overseas and interstate presenters, who will provide current thinking on all the main areas of obstetrics and gynaecology. The theme this year is It’s not all black and white. The event will be held from Sunday 21 March until Wednesday 24 March at the Adelaide Convention Centre in Adelaide, South Australia. For a copy of the meeting program visit the meeting website HERE.
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22 March 2010 For Immediate Release Study finds Induction of Labour in Uncomplicated Pregnancies Linked to Increased Adverse OutcomesThere are concerns that induction of labour in an uncomplicated term pregnancy may be associated with increased adverse outcomes for a woman and her baby compared with spontaneous labour. The study, presented by Dr Rosalie Grivell from the University of Adelaide, at today’s 2010 Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) hosted by The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG), evaluates the maternal and neonatal outcomes associated with birth at term by week of gestational age and also by the type of onset of labour. A prospective cohort study conducted in South Australia compared outcomes in 28,626 women with a term pregnancy focusing on spontaneous labour; and the induction of labour for both recognised indications and for non-recognised indications. ‘The study found the induction of labour for non-recognised indications was associated with a significantly increased risk of a range of adverse outcomes, including caesarean section’, according to Dr Grivell. ‘It seems the lowest risk of adverse maternal and infant outcome occurred with birth between 38 and 39 weeks and with the spontaneous onset of labour. ‘We have concluded in this study that care should be taken by obstetricians and other health professionals when offering or recommending an induction of labour at term in an otherwise uncomplicated pregnancy’, said Dr Grivell. The conference hosted by the College, will attract over 450 delegates from across Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Switzerland and South Africa, showcasing over four days of presentations from overseas and interstate presenters. The event will be held from Sunday 21 March until Wednesday 24 March at the Adelaide Convention Centre in Adelaide, South Australia. For a copy of the meeting program visit the meeting website HERE. For further information or media arrangements,
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The Use of Progesterone May Reduce Risk of Preterm BirthThere is increasing information available indicating the use of progesterone may be effective in some women in reducing their risk of preterm birth. The impact on neonatal health outcomes however, remains less clear. Dr Jodie Dodd from the University of Adelaide, South Australia, will be presenting at today’s 2010 Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) hosted by The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG). ‘Respiratory distress syndrome, due to immature lung development is a significant consequence of preterm birth and the major cause of early neonatal mortality and morbidity’, said Dr Jodie Dodd at today’s conference. ‘The incidence of preterm birth prior to 37 weeks gestation is increasing. Women who birth preterm in one pregnancy are more likely to birth preterm in a subsequent pregnancy. ‘The exact mechanism of onset labour in humans is a complex interaction of many different hormonal pathways. Progesterone is involved in the maintenance of pregnancy, having an important role in uterine quiescence’, said Dr Dodd. Dr Dodd’s presentation today will focus on systematic review of the current literature evaluating the use of progesterone for the prevention of preterm birth and its consequences. The conference hosted by the College, will attract over 450 delegates from across Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Switzerland and South Africa, showcasing over four days of presentations from overseas and interstate presenters, who will provide current thinking on all the main areas of obstetrics and gynaecology. The theme this year is It’s not all black and white. The event will be held from Sunday 21 March until Wednesday 24 March at the Adelaide Convention Centre in Adelaide, South Australia. For a copy of the meeting program visit the meeting website HERE. For further information or media arrangements,
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18 May 2009
Obstetricians & Gynaecologists Joins the Call for NT Children Protection Law to be Reviewed
The Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) urges the Northern Territory Government to review the States Care and Protection of Children Act, and joins in the concerns of other professional medical colleges and the Australian Medical Association (AMA).
The Northern Territory legislation now requires everyone to notify the authorities if they believe any child under the age of 16 to be sexually active.
‘This will undoubtedly negatively affect the contact of such children with their medical practitioner and the trust they place in the health care system in general. A trust in the confidentiality of the doctor-patient relationship is key requirement in the care of these adolescents, according to RANZCOG President, Dr Ted Weaver.
‘We recognise that sexual abuse of minors remains a serious problem in contemporary society and that the intent of the new legislation is to protect young people.
‘However, RANZCOG is concerned that this legislation may deter sexually-active teenagers from seeking medical advice from their general practitioner or gynaecologist and therefore potentially have adverse consequences in this very important group of patients, said Dr Weaver.
‘Research has shown that many young people are sexually active under 16 years of age, the majority in consensual circumstances. It is our concern that the health care these young people may require in areas such as contraceptive advice, sexually transmitted disease prevention and treatment, antenatal care as well as general medical care may be impacted upon by this legislation.
‘Of further concern is that an increased number of reports to child protection agencies that may be inappropriate, may compromise these services ability to investigate legitimate cases of suspected child abuse in a prompt manner.
‘Resources should be directed toward the provision of preventative health care to adolescents - by GPs, specialised services and in the schools. Paying particular attention to a comprehensive sex education programme for school children and enhanced surveillance programmes for STIs, said Dr Weaver.
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29 April 2009
Pregnant Women Should be Particularly Careful if Travelling Overseas
In light of the recent swine flu breakout to hit Mexico and quickly impacting other countries worldwide, pregnant women should take particular care to avoid exposure to the virus.
During pregnancy, there is normally some weakening of the immune system which can lead to infections being more severe.
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) recommends obtaining information from such avenues as the Federal Government’s travel advisory website: www.smartraveller.gov.au .
‘In an event where a woman does contract the influenza, it is likely that the benefits of the anti-viral treatment (e.g. tamiflu) will outweigh any theoretical risks’, said Professor Permezel, Vice-President of RANZCOG.
‘Animal research on tamiflu, has not led to an expectation of birth defects as a result of its use in pregnancy and use beyond the first few weeks of pregnancy is even less likely to cause harm’, said Professor Permezel today.
‘As the winter months approaches, it is timely for everyone including pregnant women, to consider vaccination against the common winter influenza.
‘The influenza vaccine does not contain live virus and there is no evidence of any damage to the fetus or adverse events in pregnancy’, said Professor Permezel.
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) is dedicated to maintaining the highest possible standards in obstetrics and gynaecology in Australia and New Zealand.
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30 March 2009
DAY 4 - LAST DAY: College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists’ 2009 Scientific Meeting in conjunction with the XX1st Asian & Oceanic Congress of Obstetrics & Gynaecology Auckland, New Zealand
Obstetrics in Obstetrics and Gynaecology… Termination of Pregnancy… Infections in Obstetrics and Gynaecology… Obstetrics and Diabetes….
These are the key topics that will be discussed on the final day of the College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists’ 2009 Scientific Meeting, which has been held in conjunction with the XX1st Asian and Oceanic Congress of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Auckland, New Zealand, since Friday 27 March 2009.
Today’s Key Seminar Topics for the Last Day of the Meeting:
- Obesity and Infertility - Bharati Dhorepatil
- Fetal Growth in Obese O and G Patients - Graham Parry
- Anaesthetic Risk for the Obese O and G Patient - Tim Skinner
- The Impact of Obesity on Pregnancy Outcomes - Lesley McCowan
- Medical Abortion - Is it Safer? - Pak-Chung Ho
- Contraception Following Abortion - Helen Roberts
- Termination of Pregnancy - What are the Long Term Outcomes - Jaydeep Tank
- Growth Discordancy in Twins: Diagnosis and Management - Christia Padolina
- Evaluation of Chronic Hypertension in Pregnant Young Women - Joana De Sousa
- Does Pregnancy Affect Memory and Attention? A Cross Sectional Study - Lenore Ellett
- Women and HIV Infection - Mark Thomas
- HIV and Pregnancy - Pre-Pregnancy, Pregnancy and Delivery - Lucille Wilkinson
- The Use and Abuse of Ultrasound in Developing Countries - Chinnaiya Anadakumar
‘We have had over 1,000 health professionals from around the world attend this important meeting and listen to a wide range of presentations from local, national and international speakers on a wide area of issues on the field of women’s health generally. It has been a great success’, said Chairman of the Combined Organising Committee, Professor Peter Stone.
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30 March 2009
Can Pregnancy Really Affect a Woman’s Memory and Attention?
The findings of a cross sectional study investigating whether memory and attention are compromised during the first and third trimesters of pregnancy compared to a matched and control group of non pregnant women will be presented today at the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) 2009 Annual Scientific Meeting.
‘Popular stereotypes exist of pregnant women who lack concentration or who are forgetful. Few formal prospective studies have analysed this using objective neuropsychological tests’, said Dr Lenore Ellett today.
Formal validated neuro-psychology tests were carried out on 30 women in the first trimester, 30 women in the third trimester and 30 non pregnant women. There were no significant differences in the demographics between the groups.
‘Compared to non pregnant controls, women in the third trimester performed worse in measurements of auditory memory. The mean index score for combined memory measurements was ten points lower in pregnant women compared to non pregnant controls’, said Dr Ellett.
‘Amongst this group of pregnant women IQ was found to fall into a high average subset. However, their memory scores fell into the average range. No change was found in measurements of visuospatial memory.
‘The study demonstrates that pregnant women do have poorer memory function than non pregnant women, particularly with regards to auditory memory.
‘This is important given that information given to pregnant women is usually verbal. Visual memory was not statistically different between the two groups.
‘Clinicians need to be aware that information given orally to pregnant women may not be retained as well as written information’, said Dr Ellett.
Over 900 health professionals from around the world are expected to attend the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) 2009 Annual Scientific Meeting. The meeting is held in conjunction with the XXIst Asian and Oceanic Congress of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (AOCOG 2009) in Auckland, New Zealand, at the Sky City Convention Centre from today, Thursday 26 March until Monday 30 March 2009.
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29 March 2009
DAY 3: College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists’ 2009 Scientific Meeting in conjunction with the XX1st Asian & Oceanic Congress of Obstetrics & Gynaecology Auckland, New Zealand
Over 900 health professionals from around the world are expected to attend the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) 2009 Annual Scientific Meeting which is being held in conjunction with the XXIst Asian and Oceanic Congress of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (AOCOG 2009) in Auckland, New Zealand.
Today’s Key Seminar Topics for Day Three of Presentations:
- Caesarean Delivery for All - The Implications? - Jenny King
- Urogynaecology in Bangladesh - Sayeba Akhtner
- Problems in the Use of HPV Test in Cervical Cancer Screening - Hextan Ngan
- Hormone Therapy in Postmenopausal Women and Risk of Endometrial Hyperplasia - An Updated Cochrane Review - Helen Roberts
- All Pelvic Pain is Endometriosis? True or False - Wayne Gillett
- Oral Misopostol as a Cervical Priming Agent Prior to First Trimester Termination of Pregnancy - Ashishkumar Shan
- Newborn Baby Metabolic Screening - ‘Babies Well into the Future’ - Dianne Webster
- A Proteomic Approach Identifies a Novel Set of Plasma Proteins to Predict Preeclampsia - Robyn North
- The Challenges and Changing Trend in Managing Girls With Ovarian Torsion - Nur Azurah Abdul Ghani
- Prevalence of Depressive Disorders in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - Sudhindra Mohan Bhattacharya
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What: The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists 2009 Annual Scientific Meeting in conjunction with the XX1st Asian and Oceanic Congress of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
When: Thursday 26 March - Monday 30 March 2009
Where: Sky City Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
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28 March 2009
DAY 2: College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists’ 2009 Scientific Meeting in conjunction with the XX1st Asian & Oceanic Congress of Obstetrics & Gynaecology Auckland, New Zealand
Over 900 health professionals from around the world are expected to attend the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) 2009 Annual Scientific Meeting which is being held in conjunction with the XXIst Asian and Oceanic Congress of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (AOCOG 2009) in Auckland, New Zealand.
Today’s Key Seminar Topics for Day Two of Presentations:
- Biological Roles of Estrogen and Progesterone in Gynaecological Cancer - Kiyoshi Ito
- Testing for HPV: Should We Do It? - CN Purandare
- Rural Obstetrics and Gynaecology Same Problems, Different Solutions - Pieter Mourik
- O and G: The Flying Doctor Service - Alison Shearer
- Role of Acupuncture in Reproductive Medicine - Ernest Ng
- The Prevalence and Implications of Overweight & Obesity In a Rural Australian Obstetric Population - Glyn Teale
- Membrane Sweeping at Term in Women with PreviousCaesarean Section: A Randomised Controlled Trial - Mukhri Hamdan
- Developments in Genetics - What’s New for O and G? - Andrew Shelling
- What Impact is Delayed Childbearing Having On Women’s Health in Early Pregnancy? - Deidre Gartland
- Controversies in the Management of Multiple Pregnancies - Nicholas Fisk, Australia (International Keynote Speaker)
- In Vitro Maturation - What is it About? - Tim Child, United Kingdom (International Keynote Speaker)
- Infertility: Are lifestyle Factors Responsible for an Epidemic of Infertility? - Tim Child; Siladitya Bhattacharya, United Kingdom, (International Keynote speaker) & Kelton Tremellen
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What: The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists 2009 Annual Scientific Meeting in conjunction with the XX1st Asian and Oceanic Congress of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
When: Thursday 26 March - Monday 30 March 2009
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28 March 2009
Acupuncture: Plays a role in Reproductive Medicine
The role of acupuncture in reproductive medicine will be a key topic of discussion at the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) 2009 Annual Scientific Meeting. The meeting is held in conjunction with the XXIst Asian and Oceanic Congress of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (AOCOG 2009) in Auckland, New Zealand, at the Sky City Convention Centre from today, Thursday 26 March until Monday 30 March 2009.
Dr Ernest Ng from the University of Hong Kong, will be presenting a lecture at the meeting on the role acupuncture plays in the management of subfertility problems.
‘The positive effect of acupuncture in the treatment of subfertility may be related to the central sympathetic inhibition by the endorphin system, the change in uterine blood flow and motility, and stress reduction. However, the effectiveness of acupuncture for the management of subfertility still remains elusive and controversial’, said Dr Ng today.
‘Acupuncture may restore ovulation among patients with polycystic ovary syndrome, but there is not a sufficient number of randomised studies to validate this. Evidence supporting the role of acupuncture in male subfertility is also insufficient, since most of the studies are uncontrolled case reports or case series in which the sample sizes were small.
‘Acupuncture can be considered as an alternative for pain relief during oocyte pickup in patients who cannot tolerate the conventional conscious sedation because of its associated adverse effects. The pregnancy rate of in vitro fertilisation is significantly increased when acupuncture is administered on the day of embryo transfer’, according to Dr Ng.
Acupuncture is an integral part of traditional Chinese medicine, which dates back about 3000 years. Its use has gained increasing popularity in the Western world and the indications for acupuncture are expanding.
Attracting obstetricians, gynaecologists, medical trainees, GP-obstetricians, midwives and other health professionals from across Australia, New Zealand, London, America, Switzerland and Thailand, the meeting will showcase over four days of presentations from overseas and interstate presenters, who provide current thinking on all the main areas of obstetrics and gynaecology.
Over 900 health professionals from around the world are expected to attend the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) 2009 Annual Scientific Meeting.
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27 March 2009
DAY 1: College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists’ 2009 Scientific Meeting in conjunction with the XX1st Asian & Oceanic Congress of Obstetrics & Gynaecology Auckland, New Zealand
Over 900 health professionals from around the world are expected to attend the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) 2009 Annual Scientific Meeting which is being be held in conjunction with the XXIst Asian and Oceanic Congress of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (AOCOG 2009) in Auckland, New Zealand.
Today’s Key Seminar Topics for Day One of Presentations:
- Global Reproductive Health - What are the challenges? - David Grimes, United States of America (International Keynote Speaker)
- Smoking Cessation in Pregnancy - Chris Bullen
- Robots & Women: Do They Mix? - Suresh Nair
- Rapid Tests on Chlamydia - Helen Lee
- The Pacific Needs to Improve the Delivery of Women’s Health - Rajat Gyaneshwar
- Female Sexual Dysfunction: Facts and Factors Among Gynae Outpatients - Muna Shalima Jahan
- N-acetyl Cysteine (NAC): A Possible Novel Treatment for Recurrent Unexplained Pregnancy Loss - Omar Shaaban
- Sexual Practices, Knowledge and Usage of Contraceptives Among Adolescents and Young Adults in Sri Lanka - Rasika Herath
- Sexual Health in Gynaecology - HPV, Genital Warts and How to Tackle those Difficult Questions - Min Lo
- Action on Evidence - The Reproductive Health Library - Metin Gülmezoglu, Switzerland (International Keynote Speaker)
- Sea-Orchid Project: Optimising Reproductive and Child Health - Pisake Lumbiganon, Thailand (International Keynote Speaker)
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What: The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists 2009 Annual Scientific Meeting in conjunction with the XX1st Asian and Oceanic Congress of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
When: Thursday 26 March - Monday 30 March 2009
Where: Sky City Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
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27 March 2009
Over Half a Million Women Die From Pregnancy & Childbirth Each Year in Asia and Africa
“Each year, more than half a million women die from pregnancy and childbirth. Most of these deaths occur in Asia and Africa and most are entirely preventable”, according to Professor David Grimes, one of the international keynote speakers presenting a lecture on the challenges of global reproductive health at the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) 2009 Annual Scientific Meeting. The meeting is held in conjunction with the XXIst Asian and Oceanic Congress of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (AOCOG 2009) in Auckland, New Zealand, at the Sky City Convention Centre from today, Thursday 26 March until Monday 30 March 2009.
“In a typical developing nation, the lifetime risk of maternal death is one in 263; 30 per cent of women use modern contraception; 63 per cent of births are attended by trained personnel and the adult female literacy rate is 61 per cent”, said Professor Grimes today.
“The leading causes of pregnancy-related deaths are post-partum hemorrhage, sepsis, pre-eclampsia/eclampsia, obstructed labor and unsafe abortion. For every death, ‘near misses’ are five to 100 times more common and many women are left disabled for life. Simple measures such as emergency transportation to a district hospital can be life-saving”, said Professor Grimes.
In his lecture, Professor Grimes will discuss the remedies for pregnancy-related morbidity and mortality, which include equitable distribution of assets, decent living conditions and nutrition, education, access to family planning methods and safe birth environments.
Professor David Grimes is one of a small number of U.S. physicians Board certified in both obstetrics and gynaecology and in preventive medicine. He has had a dual career in clinical obstetrics and gynaecology and in preventive medicine for the past three decades.
Over 900 health professionals from around the world are expected to attend the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) 2009 Annual Scientific Meeting.
Attracting obstetricians, gynaecologists, medical trainees, GP-obstetricians, midwives and other health professionals from across Australia, New Zealand, London, America, Switzerland and Thailand, the meeting will showcase over four days of presentations from overseas and interstate presenters, who provide current thinking on all the main areas of obstetrics and gynaecology.
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27 March 2009
Robots and the Gynaecological Patient - Do They Really Mix?
Would women in the future really feel comfortable having a hysterectomy or a total pelvic floor repair done by not a specialist doctor but by a robot?
‘Robots and women mix very well and in fact are compatible for cohabitation as so elegantly declared by Issac Asimov in his science fiction short stories Robbie and Feminine Intuition’, said Dr Suresh Nair, who is presenting a lecture on the use of robots in gynaecological procedures, at the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) 2009 Annual Scientific Meeting. The meeting is held in conjunction with the XXIst Asian and Oceanic Congress of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (AOCOG 2009) in Auckland, New Zealand, at the Sky City Convention Centre from today, Thursday 26 March until Monday 30 March 2009.
‘In the da Vinci ‘robot-assisted’ laparoscopic surgical system, the surgeon is, for the first time in the history of surgery, seated comfortably remote from the patient, at a console with his hand resting upon the visual system comprising a binocular device for three dimensional vision’, according to Dr Nair.
‘Furthermore, the surgeon has telemanipulators that can be controlled by both his hands with fine finger and wrist movements that can remotely produce intuitive movements of ‘robotic’ laparoscopic instruments passed into the abdomen through trocars allowing seven degrees of freedom of movement.
‘This restores the full dexterity of the human hand and removes the need for counterintuitive movements that hinders technically demanding surgery such as suturing in conventional laparoscopic surgery. This quantum leap has allowed surgeon to perform gynaecological procedures in women such as, myomectomy, tubal reanastomosis, radical hysterectomy, total pelvic floor repair’, said Dr Nair.
Over 900 health professionals from around the world are expected to attend the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) 2009 Annual Scientific Meeting.
Attracting obstetricians, gynaecologists, medical trainees, GP-obstetricians, midwives and other health professionals from across Australia, New Zealand, London, America, Switzerland and Thailand, the meeting will showcase over four days of presentations from overseas and interstate presenters, who provide current thinking on all the main areas of obstetrics and gynaecology.
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26 March 2009
900 Health Professionals Expected to Attend Conference Hosted by College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Over 900 health professionals from around the world are expected to attend the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) 2009 Annual Scientific Meeting which will be held in conjunction with the XXIst Asian and Oceanic Congress of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (AOCOG 2009) in Auckland, New Zealand, at the Sky City Convention Centre from today, Thursday 26 March until Monday 30 March 2009.
‘The Asia and Oceania Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and the RANZCOG have prepared an interactive program featuring world class speakers and a host of vibrant speakers from the Asia and Oceania region designed to stimulate thinking around the theme of Women Well into the Future’, said Chairman of the Combined Organising Committee, Professor Peter Stone.
Attracting obstetricians, gynaecologists, medical trainees, GP-obstetricians, midwives and other health professionals from across Australia, New Zealand, London, America, Switzerland and Thailand, the meeting will showcase over four days of presentations from overseas and interstate presenters, who provide current thinking on all the main areas of obstetrics and gynaecology.
Keynote speakers at the conference:
- Professor Siladitya Bhattacharya, United Kingdom
- Mr Tim Child, United Kingdom
- Professor Christopher B-Lynch, United Kingdom
- Professor Nicholas Fisk, Australia
- Professor David Grimes, United States of America
- Dr Metin Gülmezoglu, Switzerland
- Professor Pisake Lumbiganon, Thailand
Key seminar topics:
- Smoking Cessation in Pregnancy - Chris Bullen
- Robots & Women: Do They Mix? - Suresh Nair
- Testing for HPV: Should We Do It? - CN Purandare
- Developments in Genetics - What’s New for O and G? - Andrew Shelling
- Controversies in the Management of Multiple Pregnancies - Nicholas Fisk
- Role of Acupuncture in Reproductive Medicine - Ernest Ng
- In Vitro Maturation - What Is It About? - Tim Child
- Caesarean Delivery For All - The implications? - Jenny King
- All Pelvic Pain is Endometriosis? True or False - Wayne Gillett
- The Impact of Obesity on Pregnancy Outcomes - Lesley McCowan
- Contraception Following Abortion - Helen Roberts
- What Impact is Delayed Childbearing Having On Women’s Health in Early Pregnancy? - Deidre Gartland
- The Prevalence and Implications of Overweight & Obesity In a Rural Australian Obstetric Population - Glyn Teale
- Does Pregnancy Affect Memory & Attention? A Cross Sectional Study - Lenore Ellett
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16 March 2009
College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists’ 2009 Scientific Meeting in Conjunction with the XX1st Asian & Oceanic Congress of Obstetrics & Gynaecology 26 - 30 March 2009, Auckland, New Zealand
Over 900 health professionals from around the world are expected to attend the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) 2009 Annual Scientific Meeting which will be held in conjunction with the XXIst Asian and Oceanic Congress of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (AOCOG 2009) in Auckland, New Zealand from 26 - 30 March 2009.
Attracting obstetricians, gynaecologists, medical trainees, GP-obstetricians, midwives and other health professionals from across Australia, New Zealand, London, America, Switzerland and Thailand, the meeting will showcase over four days of presentations from overseas and interstate presenters, who provide current thinking on all the main areas of obstetrics and gynaecology.
Keynote speakers at the conference:
- Professor Siladitya Bhattacharya, United Kingdom
- Mr Tim Child, United Kingdom
- Professor Christopher B-Lynch, United Kingdom
- Professor Nicholas Fisk, Australia
- Professor David Grimes, United States of America
- Dr Metin Gülmezoglu, Switzerland
- Professor Pisake Lumbiganon, Thailand
Key seminar topics:
- Smoking Cessation in Pregnancy - Chris Bullen
- Robots & Women: Do They Mix? - Suresh Nair
- Testing for HPV: Should We Do It? - CN Purandare
- Developments in Genetics - What’s New for O and G? - Andrew Shelling
- Controversies in the Management of Multiple Pregnancies - Nicholas Fisk
- Role of Acupuncture in Reproductive Medicine - Ernest Ng
- In Vitro Maturation - What Is It About? - Tim Child
- Caesarean Delivery For All - The implications? - Jenny King
- All Pelvic Pain is Endometriosis? True or False - Wayne Gillett
- The Impact of Obesity on Pregnancy Outcomes - Lesley McCowan
- Contraception Following Abortion - Helen Roberts
- What Impact is Delayed Childbearing Having On Women’s Health in Early Pregnancy? - Deidre Gartland
- The Prevalence and Implications of Overweight & Obesity In a Rural Australian Obstetric Population - Glyn Teale
- Does Pregnancy Affect Memory & Attention? A Cross Sectional Study - Lenore Ellett
For a copy of the meeting program visit: www.aocogranzcog2009.co.nz
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What: The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists 2009 Annual Scientific Meeting in conjunction with the XX1st Asian and Oceanic Congress of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
When: Thursday 26 March - Monday 30 March 2009
Where: Sky City Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
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13 March 2009
College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Responds to the Release of the PMMRC Report
The New Zealand Committee of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) has today welcomed the release of the PMMRC Report covering the period 1 July – 31 December 2006, for perinatal deaths and the whole of 2006 for maternal deaths.
‘We believe the Report is the beginning of a long-term strategy of gathering and analysing data about maternity services that is long overdue,’ said Dr Gillian Gibson, Chair of the New Zealand Committee of RANZCOG.
‘However the data only covers just below 30,000 births over a six month period in 2006. We feel that this sample size is inadequate to make valid international comparisons and highlights the lack of data collection that has occurred in the past.
‘We urge the Ministry to publish a larger and more up to date dataset,’ said Dr Gibson today.
‘The Maternal mortality statistic is a concern to the College and we welcome the PMMRC's recommendations on how to address this very important issue.
‘The College will be examining the report in detail, and are keen to work with the Ministry and other professional bodies to improve the outcomes for women and babies,’ said Dr Gibson.
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23 February 2009
Safety is the Key Focus of Any Changes to Maternity Services in Australia
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) today officially welcomed the Federal Government’s maternity services review report released today.
‘We are at a pivotal and exciting time in the delivery of maternity care with the Federal Government’s commitment to review and improve maternity services in this county. We now hope that as a result of the review, there will be lasting improvements made to the provision of safe, multi-disciplinary care, improved choices for women in choosing particular models of care and better training of the maternity workforce,’ said RANZCOG President, Dr Ted Weaver.
‘It is vital that any reforms to the way maternity services are provided in Australia are able to be carefully evaluated to ensure that they do not have any adverse effects on pregnancy outcomes for mothers and babies.
‘The College is very pleased that the first recommendation from the report highlights the need for consistent national data collection for perinatal and maternal morbidity and mortality.
‘We congratulate the Federal Government and in particular Health Minister Nicola Roxon, for their commitment to reviewing and improving this essential service so that every mother and new-born, no matter where they live, receives the best possible care.
‘Today Australia is one of the safest countries in which to give birth or be born and the Review highlights this. Generally, Australian women and their babies enjoy a system of high quality maternity care, though there are inequities in accessing care, and the College is supportive of the initiatives outlined for the care of remote and rural, and particularly, our indigenous women.
‘The high standards of professional care provided by obstetricians working in both the public and private system, is a major contributor to our current enviable safety record. Without the provision of obstetric care provided by obstetricians working collaboratively with other health professionals in both private and public practice, Australia would not be the safe place that it is now for pregnancy and birth,’ said Dr Weaver today.
‘It is essential that all health workers providing maternity health services, work together to provide the best outcomes for mothers and babies. Trust and cooperation between all those involved in maternity care is vital to the provision of safe maternity care.
‘We would argue that women do need the care of an obstetrician, working in cooperation with other maternity service providers in a multidisciplinary team to provide the maximum choice and the best possible care. Fortunately, most obstetricians are very committed to working collaboratively with the other key caregivers in maternity services to ensure a high level of care that is safe, women-centred and culturally appropriate.’
‘We also need to urgently consider changes to work practices in maternity care to address Australia’s low breastfeeding rates, high rate of postnatal depression and the general care of women postnatally,’ said Dr Weaver.
The College applauds the initiative in the review that the National Health and Medical Research Council develop national multi-disciplinary guidelines for maternity care, and looks forward to working with other groups in this important area.
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16 February 2009
College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Strongly Supports Study on Private Maternity Care
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) has today welcomed a study of almost 800,000 recent births in Australia, the first large study that has looked at the health of mothers and babies during birth and compared the outcome of births managed directly by specialist obstetricians in private hospitals, to those conducted in public hospitals.
‘These are significant findings which have come out of the study that should give women confidence in obstetric care. There are opportunities now for the public sector to learn from the private sector to try to improve further Australia’s already world class birth outcomes, said RANZCOG President, Dr Ted Weaver.
‘Obstetrician-led care appears to confer significant benefit to a mother and her baby with the study showing that the risks of a term baby dying or being severely ill at the time of birth are HALVED, when a term baby is delivered under the care of a specialist obstetrician, compared with the other models of maternity care.
‘We acknowledge the rates of various interventions, such as caesarean section, are higher with obstetrician-led care, but this brings benefits. There is an orthodoxy promoted in the community that high intervention rates are possibly harmful for mothers, yet this study suggests they may confer benefit. It is not surprising that when the most highly-trained and experienced person manages a woman in labour, the outcomes are the best.
‘This study also addresses the importance of team work. We need doctors at the helm supervising, teaching and working collaboratively with midwives, who are an integral part of the multidisciplinary team involved in caring for women having babies.
‘Private obstetrics is obstetrician-led, but it is crucially underpinned by a well-working, well trained team, that regularly reviews outcomes of care. The College supports the important conclusion reached in the study, that when a labour and birth are managed by a specialist obstetrician, there are markedly improved outcomes for mother and baby.
‘Women and their families should demand that obstetricians have a pivotal role in maternity care in this country, across all models of care. The College supports further research in this area, to identify areas where improvements can be made in maternity care to ensure best possible pregnancy outcomes for all Australian women and their families,’ said Dr Weaver.
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- A research team led by Associate Professor Steve Robson, from the Australian National University, compared births managed directly by specialist obstetricians in private hospitals, and compared them to those conducted in public hospitals (where babies are delivered by midwives, trainees, with indirect oversight by specialist obstetricians).
- It found that women who had their babies in public hospitals had more than twice the risk of a serious pelvic floor injury.
- It also found that babies delivered by specialist obstetricians in private hospitals had a risk of dying or being seriously ill at birth that was half that of babies born in public hospitals.
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24 November 2008
RANZCOG Farewells First Female President and Welcomes First Rural Specialist as New College President
Dr Christine Tippett, the first female President of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) officially handed her presidency to Queensland Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Dr Ted Weaver, at the College’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Melbourne on the weekend.
‘I feel honoured and proud to have been elected as President of RANZCOG for the next two years, being only the second Queenslander and first Provincial Fellow to attain the office’, said Dr Weaver.
Dr Tippett officially completed her two-year term as President at the AGM and commended Dr Weaver to the entire membership. Dr Weaver acknowledged the contribution Dr Tippett made during her time on Council and, most particularly, over the past two years as President.
‘Christine Tippett has been an effective and passionate advocate for women during her tenure as RANZCOG President. She has achieved a lot in difficult policy areas such as appropriate assessment of overseas trained doctors in obstetrics and gynaecology; abortion law reform in Victoria; and safe pregnancy care for rural and remote women in Australia and New Zealand.
‘Perhaps most significantly, she was responsible for convening an overwhelmingly successful meeting on Indigenous women’s health in Darwin in August 2008, which could potentially be a catalyst for the development of new programs to improve pregnancy outcomes in Indigenous women’, said Dr Weaver.
Currently working in private and public practice in obstetrics and gynaecology at Nambour on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, for the past two years Dr Ted Weaver has played an active role in the College as one of RANZCOG’s Vice Presidents and as Chairman of the RANZCOG Women’s Health Committee (2006-2008).
‘It is my intention to maintain and develop the College’s role in training the obstetricians and gynaecologists of the future and to promote excellent standards of women’s health care in Australia and New Zealand.
‘It is important that the College works collaboratively with governments and other providers of women’s health care, to develop and refine safe systems of care that are female-centred, deliver best practice outcomes to all women and their families and are adequately funded’, said Dr Weaver.
Since 1988, Dr Ted Weaver has been effectively engaged in College activities. He was a Member of the Queensland State Committee until 1989 and then became a Member of the College Council in 2000. Since then, he has taken the role of Chairman on a number of Committees including the Continuing Professional Development Committee (2002-2006); the Joint Committee on Maternity Services (2002-2006); and the Organising Committee of the RANZCOG 2007 Gold Coast Annual Scientific Meeting (October 2007).
Dr Weaver is the current Chairman of the Medical Advisory Committee at Nambour Selangor Private Hospital and was the Inaugural Director of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Nambour General Hospital from 1987 until 1990. In 2001, Dr Weaver was granted an Honorary Fellowship of the Australian College of Midwives.
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10 September 2008
College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists Welcomes Government’s Initiative on Maternity Services in Australia
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) has officially welcomed the Federal Government’s initiative to review maternity services in Australia.
‘Today Australia is one of the safest countries in which to give birth and for some time has recorded lower maternal and perinatal mortality rates than similar countries’, said RANZCOG President, Dr Christine Tippett today.
‘It is crucial that any reforms to the delivery of maternity services are carefully evaluated to ensure that they do not have an adverse effect on mothers and babies in Australia.
‘It is essential that all health workers providing maternity health services, work together to provide the best outcomes for mothers and babies. Trust and cooperation between all those involved in maternity care is vital to the provision of safe maternity care.
‘It is timely that issues of funding, access and the effective use of the maternity workforce be addressed’, said Dr Tippett.
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25 August 2008
College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Supports the Decriminalisation of Abortion in Victoria
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) today officially announced its support for the Victorian Government’s initiative to introduce new legislation to modernise the law by decriminalising abortion.
‘When the Victorian Government indicated that they intended to review the law pertaining to abortion, they indicated that any change should reflect current practice. RANZCOG is of the view that the draft legislation does reflect current practice,’ said RANZCOG President, Dr Christine Tippett today.
‘There is no indication that there is an unmet need for abortion services in the state of Victoria and the legislation as proposed will not increase the number of abortions performed in Victoria.
‘The provision of safe lawful abortion services is an essential component of women’s health services.
‘The draft legislation reflects the importance of recognising that Victorian women should have access to safe and high quality services. It is about protecting both the women and their doctors, without the fear of prosecution or persecution’, said Dr Tippett.
RANZCOG Statement: Termination of Pregnancy (Statement No. C-Gyn 17) can be viewed on the College website: www.ranzcog.edu.au/publications/statements/C-gyn17.pdf
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14 August 2008
Australian Indigenous Women's Health Meeting Darwin, 14-16 August 2008
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) convened the RANZCOG Australian Indigenous Women's Health Meeting at the Darwin Convention Centre, in the Northern Territory.
Attracting over 300 delegates, the aim of the meeting was to bring together health professionals across Australia with the common interest and desire to improve the health and well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women. The meeting had a diverse program of presentations covering cultural issues, current public health information, clinical topics and medico-political opinions.
Officially opening the meeting on 14 August, was Northern Territory Minister for Health, Dr Chris Burns and RANZCOG President, Dr Christine Tippett. Northern Territory Minister for Family and Community Services, Marion Scrymgour delivered the opening address.
Key presentations throughout the three day event included:
- Substance abuse in pregnancy - Paddy Moore
- An overview of Indigenous fertility - Kim Johnstone
- Alcohol in pregnancy - Caroline de Costa
- Indigenous women birthing stories - Terry Dunbar
- Teenage pregnancy outcomes and how to improve them - Julie Quinlivan
- Postnatal depression in Torres Strait Islander women - Loyla Leysley
- Improving cervical screening with Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander women - Marilyn Clarke & Jenny Reath
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What: RANZCOG 2008 Australian Indigenous Women's Health Meeting
When: Thursday 14 August – Saturday 16 August 2008
Where: Darwin Convention Centre, Northern Territory
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5 August 2008
Australian Indigenous Women's Health Meeting Darwin, 14-16 August 2008
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) will be convening the RANZCOG Australian Indigenous Women’s Health Meeting at the Darwin Convention Centre, in the Northern Territory, from Thursday 14 August until Saturday 16 August 2008.
Attracting over 300 delegates, the aim of this meeting is to bring together health professionals across Australia with the common interest and desire to improve the health and well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women. The meeting will have a diverse program of presentations covering cultural issues, current public health information, clinical topics and medico-political opinions.
Officially opening the meeting on 14 August, will be Northern Territory Minister for Health, Dr Chris Burns and RANZCOG President, Dr Christine Tippett. Northern Territory Minister for Family and Community Services, Marion Scrymgour will deliver the opening address.
Key presentations throughout the three day event include:
- Substance abuse in pregnancy
Paddy Moore - An overview of Indigenous fertility
Kim Johnstone - Smoking in pregnancy
Sandra Eades - Alcohol in pregnancy
Caroline de Costa - Indigenous women birthing stories
Terry Dunbar - Teenage pregnancy outcomes and how to improve them
Julie Quinlivan - Postnatal depression in Torres Strait Islander women
Loyla Leysley - Improving cervical screening with Aboriginal & Torres
Strait Islander women
Marilyn Clarke & Jenny Reath
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