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Global Obstetric Update 2018

Global Obstetric Update 2018

Again, we are gathering the world’s best speakers from around the globe. Tickets have now SOLD OUT for our educational event of the year.

Park Hyatt Melbourne, 1 Parliament Place , East Melbourne, VIC Australia
Email: mercyperinatal@mercy.com.au
Phone: 03 8458 4753

Event Date

Thu 29 Nov to Sat 1 Dec 2018

Summary

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The Mercy Perinatal Global Obstetric Update will be held at the beautiful Park Hyatt Melbourne from Thursday 29 November to Saturday 1 December.

All our speakers have a clear remit: to bring a clear, engaging and accessible summary of best practice and the international literature for clinicians at the coalface.

Tickets have now SOLD out! Please contact us if you wish to go on the waiting list.

Speakers

Dr Jenny Myers, The University of Manchester, United Kingdom

Professor Gus Dekker, University of Adelaide

Professor Mark Brown, University of New South Wales

Dr Matthew Kemp, University of Western Australia

Professor Kjersti Aagaard, Baylor College of Medicine, United States of America

Dr Michael Rasmussen, Mercy Hospital for Women

Dr Amanda Henry, University of New South Wales

Professor Rebecca Reynolds, University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Professor Gordon Smith, Cambridge University, United Kingdom

Laureate Professor Roger Smith, University of Newcastle

Dr Ed Johnstone, The University of Manchester, United Kingdom

Professor Craig Pennell, University of Newcastle

Dr Cathy Cluver, Stellenbosch University, South Africa

Professor Michael Permezel, University of Melbourne

Professor Jon Hyett, University of Sydney

Program

Day 1

07:30 - 08:30	Registration
08:30 - 08:50	Welcome
08:50 - 09:00	Setting the scene: Preeclampsia
09:00 - 09:30	A 'disease of theories no longer' - an overview of how preeclampsia evolves Dr Jenny Myers The University of Manchester
09:30 - 10:00	Severe preeclampsia and triggers for delivery Professor Stephen Tong Mercy Perinatal and University of Melbourne
10:00 - 10:15	Questions/Panel
10:15 - 10:50	Morning Tea
10:50 - 11:00	Setting the scene: Some more preeclampsia
11:00 - 11:30	Measuring the sFLT1/PIGF ratio to rule out imminent preeclampsia Professor Gus Dekker University of Adelaide
11:30 - 12:00	Managing blood pressures that are a little high or scarily high Dr Jenny Myers The University of Manchester
12:00 - 12:30	The lifelong consequences for mothers who have had preeclampsia Professor Mark Brown University of New South Wales
12:30 - 12:45	Questions/Panel
12:45 - 13:50	Lunch
13:50 - 14:00	Setting the scene: New discoveries to change (or confuse) clinical care
14:00 - 14:30	The race to develop an artificial placenta Dr Matthew Kemp University of Western Australia
14:30 - 15:00	What to tell patients about vaginal seeding and the microbiome Professor Kjersti Aagaard Baylor College of Medicine
15:00 - 15:15	Questions/Panel
15:15 - 15:45	Afternoon Tea
15:45 - 15:55	Setting the scene: Seeing red - a stuck placenta
15:55 - 16:25	Dealing with placenta accreta – a survival guide for the generalist Dr Michael Rasmussen Mercy Hospital for Women
16:25 - 17:00	STUMP THE PROFESSOR – Special event (with fun facts)
17:00	Welcome event - 80's carnival (includes dinner)

Day 2

08:30 - 08:40	Setting the scene: Things that happen during pregnancy
08:40 - 09:10	Cholestasis of pregnancy - where are we? Dr Amanda Henry University of New South Wales
09:10 - 09:40	Vitamin D and TSH - an evidence-based approach to bits and bobs in pregnancy Professor Rebecca Reynolds University of Edinburgh
08:40 - 10:10	Risk factors for stillbirth: a user's guide Professor Gordon Smith Cambridge University
10:10 - 10:25	Questions/Panel
10:25 - 11:00	Morning Tea
11:00 - 11:10	Setting the scene: Uterine contractions
11:10 - 11:40	What turns the uterus on and off? Laureate Professor Roger Smith University of Newcastle
11:40 - 12:10	The short cervix - where are we up to? Dr Alison Fung Mercy Perinatal
12:00 - 12:40	The lifelong legacy of being born small Professor Rebecca Reynolds University of Edinburgh
12:40 - 13:00	Questions/Panel
13:00 - 14:00	Lunch
14:00 - 14:10	Setting the scene: Fetal growth restriction
14:10 - 14:40	Intergrowth21/fetal growth/customised growth - making sense of fetal growth to improve care Professor Sue Walker Mercy Perinatal and University of Melbourne
14:40 - 15:10	Identifying fetal growth restriction in the clinic - now and in the future Dr Ed Johnstone The University of Manchester
15:10 - 15:25	Questions/Panel
15:25 - 16:00	Afternoon Tea
16:00 - 16:10	Setting the scene: More fetal growth restriction
16:10 - 16:40	Doppler/MCA/Ductus venosus - deciding when to deliver growth restricted fetuses Dr Ed Johnstone The University of Manchester
16:40 - 17:20	The trials and tribulations of evidence-based medicine Professor Gordon Smith Cambridge University
17:20 - 17:30	Questions/Panel
19:00	Gala dinner – Mural Hall

Day 3

08:30 - 09:30	Morning activity - yoga at the Park Hyatt
09:30 - 10:00	Breakfast
10:00 - 10:10	Setting the scene: Back to the birth suite
10:10 - 10:40	How long is too long? Is it time to revisit how we define normal length of labour? Professor Craig Pennell University of Newcastle
10:40 - 11:10	The stuck breech, inside out uteri, difficult forceps - revisiting difficult intrapartum obstetrics Dr Cathy Cluver University of Stellenbosch
11:10 - 11:40	Managing postpartum haemorrhage – a closer look at the evidence behind each step to turn off the tap Professor Michael Permezel University of Melbourne
11:40 - 12:00	Questions/Panel
12:00 - 13:00	Lunch
13:00 - 13:10	Setting the scene: The precious passenger and threats from the outside
13:10 - 13:40	Zika virus during pregnancy Professor Kjersti Aagaard Baylor College of Medicine
13:40 - 14:10	Common fetal abnormalities and what to do about them Professor Jon Hyett University of Sydney
14:10 - 14:40	Congenital viral syndromes in pregnancy Professor Kjersti Aagaard Baylor College of Medicine
14:40 - 14:55	Questions/Panel
14:55 - 15:25	Afternoon Tea
15:25 - 15:30	Setting the scene: Controversies
15:30 - 16:20	Journal club on steroids - the hottest findings of 2018 Professor Stephen Tong and Professor Sue Walker
16:20 - 17:00	Special Oration: ‘If I am good, can I please have a 39 week induction for Christmas?’ Professor Gordon Smith Cambridge University
17:00	Farewell drinks (Please join us – drinks are on us.…til the tab runs out)

Conference venue

Overlooking St. Patricks Cathedral, Fitzroy Gardens and the cosmopolitan mix of Victorian and modern architecture of the central business district, Park Hyatt Melbourne offers an exclusive santuary in the heart of the city. All conference sessions will be held in the Park Hyatt's spectular ballroom. The dedicated culinary team at the Park Hyatt will provide a fantastic fresh menu specially selected for our delegates.

Park Hyatt Melbourne
1 Parliament Place
East Melbourne, VIC 3002
Phone: 03 9224 1234

About the Park Hyatt Melbourne

Getting there and parking
Train - 5 minute (350m) walk from Parliament station
Tram - No. 11, 12 or 109
Valet parking - $50 per day
Wilson Parking (enter via St Andrews Place)

Please note Wilson Parking discount vouchers will be available at registration for $22 per day (Thursday and Friday). Saturday parking is $10 - no voucher required. Limited spaces available.

Accommodation

The Park Hyatt, Melbourne, is a five star hotel positioned just a short walk from the Paris End of Collins St. It is nestled next to Treasury and Fitzroy Garden, one of the most beautiful corners of Melbourne. As a delegate, you will receive a super special rate of $310 per night. There are only 60 suites at this rate, so book your room early!

To take advantage of this great rate, simply book via one of the following:

1. Calling 13 12 34 and quote G-NFES
2. Online here

Gala dinner at Mural Hall

314-336 Bourke St Melbourne VIC 3000

We are delighted to announce that our conference dinner will be held at the Myer Mural Hall on Friday 30 November. We will dine in this iconic heritage-listed art deco hall, designed by Sidney Myer for private fashion parades and other exclusive events. The walls are decorated with the fabulous Napier Waller murals, commissioned in 1934 to celebrate women's achievements and contributions throughout history.

Our conference dinners are jam-packed with live entertainment, games and lots of dancing. This year will be no different and planning is under way for an exciting night where delegates can unwind and mingle with speakers and colleagues.

Continuing Professional Development

This meeting has been approved for:

16 CPD points in the Clinical Expertise/Meetings category of the Royal Australian New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) CPD Program.
18.5 CPD hours have been allocated by the Australian College of Midwives (ACM) as an CPD Recognised Course.

Please note: Rural GPs can apply for a 3 day obstetric grant.

Our sponsors

Registration

Sorry - our tickets have now SOLD out!

$1400 - General rate

$850 - Midwife/Sonographer/Student

$70 - Gala Dinner (Friday evening 30 Nov)

Contact us

For any enquiries about GOU 2018 including our waiting list, please contact Natalie Harris at mercyperinatal@mercy.com.au

Event Date

Summary

Speakers

Program

Day 1

Registration

Welcome

Setting the scene: Preeclampsia

A 'disease of theories no longer' - an overview of how preeclampsia evolves

Dr Jenny Myers

Severe preeclampsia and triggers for delivery

Professor Stephen Tong

Questions/Panel

Morning Tea

Setting the scene: Some more preeclampsia

Measuring the sFLT1/PIGF ratio to rule out imminent preeclampsia

Professor Gus Dekker

Managing blood pressures that are a little high or scarily high

Dr Jenny Myers

The lifelong consequences for mothers who have had preeclampsia

Professor Mark Brown

Questions/Panel

Lunch

Setting the scene: New discoveries to change (or confuse) clinical care

The race to develop an artificial placenta

Dr Matthew Kemp

What to tell patients about vaginal seeding and the microbiome

Professor Kjersti Aagaard

Questions/Panel

Afternoon Tea

Setting the scene: Seeing red - a stuck placenta

Dealing with placenta accreta – a survival guide for the generalist

Dr Michael Rasmussen

STUMP THE PROFESSOR – Special event (with fun facts)

Welcome event - 80's carnival (includes dinner)

Day 2

Setting the scene: Things that happen during pregnancy

Cholestasis of pregnancy - where are we?

Dr Amanda Henry

Vitamin D and TSH - an evidence-based approach to bits and bobs in pregnancy

Professor Rebecca Reynolds

Risk factors for stillbirth: a user's guide

Professor Gordon Smith

Questions/Panel

Morning Tea

Setting the scene: Uterine contractions

What turns the uterus on and off?

Laureate Professor Roger Smith

The short cervix - where are we up to?

Dr Alison Fung

The lifelong legacy of being born small

Professor Rebecca Reynolds

Questions/Panel

Lunch

Setting the scene: Fetal growth restriction

Intergrowth21/fetal growth/customised growth - making sense of fetal growth to improve care

Professor Sue Walker

Identifying fetal growth restriction in the clinic - now and in the future

Dr Ed Johnstone

Questions/Panel

Afternoon Tea

Setting the scene: More fetal growth restriction

Doppler/MCA/Ductus venosus - deciding when to deliver growth restricted fetuses

Dr Ed Johnstone

The trials and tribulations of evidence-based medicine

Professor Gordon Smith

Questions/Panel

Gala dinner – Mural Hall

Day 3

Morning activity - yoga at the Park Hyatt

Breakfast

Setting the scene: Back to the birth suite

How long is too long? Is it time to revisit how we define normal length of labour?

Professor Craig Pennell

The stuck breech, inside out uteri, difficult forceps - revisiting difficult intrapartum obstetrics

Dr Cathy Cluver

Managing postpartum haemorrhage – a closer look at the evidence behind each step to turn off the tap

Professor Michael Permezel

Questions/Panel

Lunch