Courses

Episiotomy and Second Degree Perineal Tears : Hands-on Workshop

Course Directors

Mr Abdul H Sultan, MD FRCOG

• Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, Mayday University Hospital, Croydon, Surrey.
• Honorary Reader, St. George's University of London.

Miss Ranee Thakar, MD MRCOG

• Consultant Obstetrician & Urogynaecology Subspecialist, Mayday University Hospital, Croydon, Surrey
• Honorary Senior Lecturer, St. George's University of London.

Professor Chris Kettle, PhD; Dip. Mid. Studies [Practitioner]; SCM;SRN

• Professor of Women's Health, Staffordshire University and University Hospital of North Staffordshire (NHS Trust) Stoke-on-Trent.

Description

Trauma to the perineum during childbirth occurs frequently and may have serious consequences. Perineal trauma can occur spontaneously or intentionally by a surgical incision (episiotomy). It is estimated that over 85% of women who have spontaneous vaginal birth will sustain some form of perineal trauma and of these 60-70% will require suturing. This course is essential for all midwives practising obstetrics and repairing perineal tears but will also be useful to doctors and Labour Ward Managers.

Further Information

Please Contact:

Michelle Lawrence
Lancaster Suite
Mayday University Hospital
530 London Road
Croydon
Surrey
CR7 7YE

Phone : 0044 (0)20 8401 3000 extension 4768
E-Mail: michelle.lawrence@mayday.nhs.uk