Injuries to mothers in childbirth and the litigation that follows will be the focus of a charity medico-legal CPD seminar at King’s Inns on 1 May.

The event will take place from 1.30pm to 5.30pm and will attract four hours of general CPD. Judge Bronagh O’Hanlon (High Court) will open the seminar.

Organiser Doireann O’Mahony BL has lined up a panel of experts to discuss the clinical aspects of birth injuries. She will present the lawyer’s perspective.

London-based obstetrician and gynaecologist Roger Clements will deal with the avoidance and management of injuries from spontaneous and instrumental deliveries.

Professor Marc Winslet will focus on the recognition and treatment of obstetric anal sphincter injuries. Other speakers include urogynaecology consultant Charlotte Chaliha and consultant urologist Ronald Miller.

Physiotherapist Maeve Whelan, will examine available treatment options, while Sue Newsome (psychosexual therapist) will discuss how individuals and couples’ emotions and behaviours are affected by these injuries.

Proceeds

Proceeds will be donated to Nurture Health, a nationwide service delivering counselling and support surrounding conception, pregnancy, childbirth and related difficulties for women and their partners.

The cost of attending the CPD event is €150. For further information, contact Doireann at doireannomahony@gmail.com