Chairperson: tbc
Professor Christine Kettle PhD, Dip Mid, SCM, SRN, Professor of Women`s Health, University Hospital of North Staffordshire & Staffordshire University
Evidence based management of second degree tears and episiotomies
Key learning outcomes:
1. Knowledge of current research relating to the repair and management of second degree tears and episiotomy following childbirth
2. Awareness of factors affecting the extent of morbidity associated with perineal injury 3. Understanding of issues relating to perineal repair training

Medico-legal aspects of perineal trauma
Key learning outcomes:
1. Understanding of the main causes of litigation associated with perineal trauma following childbirth 2. Awareness of the consequences and cost implications of mismanagement of perineal injury
3. Knowledge of how to reduce associated risks

Dr Geraldine Scott-Heyes BSc, MSc, CPsychol. Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Perinatal Psychology, Royal Jubilee maternity services, Belfast
Psychological trauma related to childbirth
Key learning outcomes:
1. Risk factors for psychological trauma in the postnatal period 2. Recognising psychological trauma
3. Appropriate responses to psychological trauma

Dr Khaled M K Ismail MSC, MD, PhD, MRCOG, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, University Hospital of North Staffordshire & Senior Lecturer Keele University Medical School
The management of obstetric anal sphincter injury and subsequent pregnancies
Key learning outcomes:
1. Knowledge of current research relating to the repair and management of obstetric anal sphincter injury 2. Understanding of associated short and long-term morbidity
3. Awareness of a multidisciplinary approach to the management of subsequent births following obstetric anal sphincter injury