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Park Hyatt Melbourne, 1 Parliament Place , East Melbourne, VIC Australia
Email: mercyperinatal@mercy.com.au
Phone: 03 8458 4753
Topics we are proud to announce so far
- All about cervical sutures – an update on when they should be done, why a monofilament may be better, tips for the difficult suture placement
- An update on NIPT – What exactly should you be telling patients, and what other diagnostic information can be extracted from circulating fetal DNA?
- An update on point-of-care diagnostics – quantitative fetal fibronectin, and the possible role of PIGF for preeclampsia and fetal growth restriction
- What is the evidence that maternal sleep position is important for reducing stillbirth?
- Talks on stillbirth, early pregnancy complications, medical conditions of pregnancy and more….
PLUS, Stephen and Sue will be facilitating two special sessions…
A journal club session covering landmark papers of 2019 – the ones you need to know.
We plan a new initiative – a special expert panel session where we will pick the brains of our eminent speakers on the evidence for (and against) the use of progesterone for preterm birth prevention.
We note sometimes, such discussion sessions can end up confusing more than illuminating. Therefore, at the end of the session we will do our best to find a consensus, and the points of contention so that we all can walk out understanding where the current evidence sits in this rapidly moving and hotly debated topic.
Bring your flack vests!
Our confirmed speakers
We are delighted to announce we have confirmed incredible speakers for GOU 2019.....
- Professor Gordon Smith, University of Cambridge
- Professor Lucy Chappell, Kings College, London
- Professor Phillip Bennett, Imperial College, London
- Professor Rossa Chiu,The Chinese University of Hong Kong
- Dr Adrienne Gordon, The University of Sydney
- Associate Professor Katie Groom, The University of Auckland
- Dr Cathy Cluver, University of Stellenbosch
- Professor Anna-Karin Wikström, Uppsala University
- Professor Vicki Flenady, The University of Queensland
- Professor John Newnham, The University of Western Australia
- Associate Professor Matt Kemp, The University of Western Australia
- Dr Fiona Brownfoot, The University of Melbourne
A formidable roll call of highly eminent speakers.
GOU Program
Day 1
| 07:30 - 08:30 |
Registration |
| 08:30 - 08:50 |
Welcome |
| 08:50 - 09:00 |
Setting the scene: Difficult birth and the aftermath |
| 09:00 - 09:30 |
The risk of pelvic floor injury with instrumental delivery - an objective appraisal of the evidenceFiona Brownfoot |
| 09:30 - 10:00 |
Neonatal course and outcomes for fetuses who run into problems after an instrumental delivery or a difficult birthAdrienne Gordon |
| 10:00 - 10:15 |
Questions/panel |
| 10:15 - 10:50 |
Morning tea |
| 10:50 - 11:00 |
Setting the scene: Hot new evidence that may change your clinical practice by this Monday |
| 11:00 - 11:30 |
Measuring Placental Growth Factor (PIGF) as a point of care diagnostic - the new trialLucy Chappell |
| 11:30 - 12:00 |
Timing induction of labour for postdates pregnanciesAnna-Karin Wikström |
| 12:00 - 12:30 |
Cholestasis update - and the new evidence on fetal riskLucy Chappell |
| 12:30 - 12:45 |
Questions/panel |
| 12:45 - 13:50 |
Lunch |
| 13:50 - 14:00 |
Setting the scene: Fetal abnormalities series - Fetal Heart |
| 14:00 - 14:30 |
Five common structural abnormalities of the fetal heart and what to do during pregnancyCathy Cluver |
| 14:30 - 15:00 |
The same five common structural abnormalities of the fetal heart - what happens after birth?Adrienne Gordon |
| 15:00 - 15:15 |
Questions/panel |
| 15:15 - 15:40 |
Afternoon tea |
| 15:40 - 15:50 |
Setting the scene: Aussie Heroes |
| 15:50 - 16:20 |
Special Oration - 'Bumps in the road'Lucy Chappell |
| 16:20 - 17:00 |
Final event ...Sue Walker and guest |
| 17:00 |
Welcome event |
Day 2
| 08:30 - 08:40 |
Setting the scene: Stillbirth |
| 08:40 - 09:10 |
What do we do now with decreased fetal movements?Sue Walker |
| 09:10 - 09:40 |
Senate enquiry and The Australian Stillbirth CRE - a United national front to tackle stillbirthVicki Flenady |
| 09:40 - 10:10 |
Sleeping position - how real is the link with stillbirth?Adrienne Gordon |
| 10:10 - 10:25 |
Questions/panel |
| 10:25 - 11:00 |
Morning tea |
| 11:00 - 11:10 |
Setting the scene: Preterm birth |
| 11:10 - 11:40 |
Phenotyping the different causes of preterm birth - and how doing this might change managementPhil Bennett |
| 11:40 - 12:10 |
Screening and treating infection to prevent preterm birthJohn Newnham |
| 12:10 - 12:40 |
Tips on stitching the cervixPhil Bennett |
| 12:40 - 13:00 |
Questions/panel |
| 13:00 - 14:00 |
Lunch |
| 14:00 - 14:10 |
Setting the scene: Stopping preterm birth |
| 14:10 - 14:40 |
How effective are the tocolytic agents we have got?Phil Bennett |
| 14:40 - 15:10 |
Science corner: Hunting for a 'Goldilocks' dose of antenatal steroids to keep brains and lungs healthyMatthew Kemp |
| 15:10 - 15:40 |
The Australian Preterm Birth Prevention AliianceJohn Newnham |
| 03:40 - 03:55 |
Questions/panel |
| 15:55 - 16:20 |
Afternoon tea |
| 16:20 |
Special panel session: Defining where are we up to with progesterone to prevent preterm birth |
| 16:20 - 16:45 |
Overview of the state of playStephen Tong |
| 16:45 - 17:30 |
Agreeing on what we agree on.... Phil Bennett, Alison Fung, John Newnham, Katie GroomModerated by Stephen and Sue |
| 19:00 |
Conference dinner MCG |
Day 3
| 08:00 - 09:30 |
Morning activity that is super fun |
| 09:30 - 10:00 |
Breakfast |
| 10:00 - 10:10 |
Setting the scene: Genetics |
| 10:40 - 11:10 |
NIPT explained - everything you wanted to know but were afraid to askRossa Chiu |
| 11:10 - 11:40 |
Carrier screening refresher - a walk through for the generalistLisa Hui |
| 11:10 - 11:40 |
Abnormal NIPT but baby's OK - what next?Rossa Chiu |
| 11:40 - 12:00 |
Questions/panel |
| 12:00 - 13:00 |
Lunch |
| 13:00 - 13:10 |
Setting the scene: The fetus in strife... |
| 13:10 - 13:40 |
Fetal HydropsKatie Groom |
| 01:40 - 02:10 |
Science corner - bacteria and viruses lurking in the placenta as the cause of major pregnancy complicationsGordon Smith |
| 02:10 - 02:40 |
Contemporary management for complex monochorionic pregnanciesKatie Groom |
| 14:40 - 14:55 |
Questions/panel |
| 14:55 - 15:20 |
Afternoon tea |
| 15:20 - 16:30 |
Journal club - the hottest papers of 2019Sue and Stephen |
| 16:30 - 17:00 |
Special oration - 35 weeks and we suspect the fetus is small for gestational age. What do we do?Gordon Smith |
| 17:00 |
Farewell drinks (drinks 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) - $20 early bird Thurs-Fri (enter between 6am and 10am and exit between 2pm and midnight on the same day). $12 weekend rate.
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 $320 per night for stays between the 24 November to 1 December 2019. There are only 80 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 (9am - 5pm EST) and quote G-GRME
2. Online here
Gala dinner at MCG
The conference dinner will be held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday 29 November. We will dine in the lovely Olympic room with dual views of the grounds and surrounding gardens. 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:
- 19 CPD points in the Clinical Expertise/Meetings category of the Royal Australian New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) CPD Program.
- 19 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.
Sponsors
We gratefully acknowledge the support and contribution of our sponsors in 2019.
Registration
$1400 - General rate
$850 - Midwife/Sonographer/Student
$70 - Gala Dinner (Friday evening 29 Nov)
RegisterContact us
For any enquiries about GOU 2019, please contact Natalie Harris at mercyperinatal@mercy.com.au