Busy chatterbox (she/her). Obstetrician & Gynaecologist at the Rotunda. National Clinical Lead SATU. Mum to two, wife to one! Tweets are MINE!
#wearedelivering
I wish I lived in the black & white world of
#loveboth
. But my working life and lived experience of the women & families I care for is far more nuanced. The constitution is not the place to compassionately negotiate these complexities. Let’s just repeal. I beg you.
#together4yes
Please be reassured that no identifiable data on people who attend
@HSELive
Sexual Assault Treatment Units have ever existed in electronic form. Currently thankful that we are ‘low tech’!
#satuireland
All units working 24/7 as usual.
Cyber criminals have threatened to publish confidential patient data online today. The
@HSELive
is asking for anyone with information or concerns to contact the Garda Confidential Line, open 24/7, on 1800 666 111
#CyberAttack
Tough day in
@RotundaHospital
today- one of our much adored team members is being laid to rest after a long illness. She was an absolute champ and a wonderful colleague. A reminder to live every day- it’s not a dress rehearsal 😍
Happy labour ward crew in
@RotundaHospital
today! What a team of fabulous people on duty all around the hospital. Thanks to all who make the magic happen 🎅🏼👶🏻👶🏻
Another
#WorldPrematurityDay
with this fabulous human. Looking good for a lad who started his journey at 630g. Wish we’d known how great he’d turn out on those scary days in
@_TheNMH
!
Excellent, and reassuring review of the first 26 babies born to women who had
#covid19
in pregnancy
@RotundaHospital
. No positive babies & 73% discharged breastfeeding. Well done to all my colleagues & the parents & babies! 👶🏻
#wearedelivering
All set for virtual 6th class graduation! A pretty excellent event considering how he looked 13 years ago......thanks to pals in
@_TheNMH
for all they did way back then!
So sad for the wonderful colleagues & patients of
@RotundaHospital
who have had to endure a busy clinical period this week with impacts on waiting times & bed capacity…… followed by such a shocking event on the Square this afternoon & now to be surrounded by needless mayhem 🥲
This is an amazing story of true grit & determination. Great choice by
@RCSI_Irl
to give one of the few mature entry undergrad posts to this powerhouse
@Rosemary_Murphy
.
I used this milk bank as a donor when I had our boy at 28 weeks. One of the ONLY things I could do for him was to pump, and as he was so tiny for so long his needs were minute! So I had loads frozen which I donated before it expired.
#wearedelivering
EBM
Fabulous morning in
@RotundaHospital
today- we had the first of our water immersion for labour masterclasses- so many thanks to expert colleagues from
@CoombeHospital
for sharing their insights & experience (and to our wonderful birthing model!)
@drjendonnelly
@RotundaHospital
Meet your sister! Really disappointed not to be the 40th Master of this wonderful institution. But nothing ventured, nothing gained ❤️
A few weeks ago, during his final illness, Dad asked me why he’d been so sick, I replied ‘it takes longer to get over anything at your age’. He said ‘Maeve, don’t emphasize the age, there’s no need for that’……. Wonder what he’d think about
@IrishTimes
telling everyone his age!
Stop giving
@DrAliselim
airtime. He has said he supports FGM if medically indicated- it’s never medically indicated. End of. Plus it’s illegal.
#wearedelivering
facts.
I don’t like to moan about missing things because of work, I chose my profession and a 24/7 specialty. But holy moly,
@campaignforleo
(who should know better) has been unnecessarily harsh this week. While
#wearedelivering
we have missed so much
#HSEholidays
Delighted to spring this fella out of
@TempleStreetHos
this morning after unexpected drama over the past while. Sincere thanks to all the outstanding team (nursing, medical, physio, dietician, support staff) on Surgical Flat. Holy moly they need that new hospital…….
The excitement of scrubbing for my first caesarean section in our new operating theatre! I love the calming colour scheme. Well done to all the wondrous folk in
@RotundaHospital
who didn’t let a pandemic hamper progress!
#wearedelivering
Yet again it’s worth saying.... nobody lives their life waiting with excitement for the day they have a termination of pregnancy. It is ALWAYS a difficult and considered decision. The sweeping ‘abortion on demand’ statement is insulting.
#together4Yes
#latelate
Happy
#WorldPrematurityDay2021
to all the lovely prems & families I have met over the years- thanks to the NICU teams for all they do. But most especially lots of love our very own ex 630g who has played a blinder & given me the lived experience to be a better doctor.
I went to
#giveblood
on way home this evening & apparently due to
#COVID19
they are no longer taking donations from health care workers....... so guys- it’s up to the rest of ya..... you give blood so we don’t have to! By appointment only to enable
#socialdistancing
.
Blood supplies are being maintained, we are not in appeal, and that is thanks to our amazing donors who are attending our clinics. 👏 We've released an official IBTS press release that you can read more info on here .
#WeCountOnYou
#Giveblood
Stopped to get a coffee on way in this morning and they
#bread41
(don’t seem to be on Twitter) gave me a bag of delicious pastries for the team. There’s plenty of kindness & generosity amid the tough times.
So there I was working away in theatre
@RotundaHospital
when The Bangles Eternal Flame came on the radio...... I was happily singing along till the SHO commented she wasn’t even born when it was released 🤣🤣
#wearedelivering
aging obstetricians
Blame, shame & judgement serve no purpose in the mitigating the impact of addiction on pregnant women & their babies. Appropriately funded & skilled multidisciplinary teams are vital. Thanks
@Ocionnaith
for highlighting this.
@RTENews
Our fabulous Yap is heading for the hills today. So many happy memories of years of working together. A total
@RotundaHospital
legend. Teamwork for the win! We wish her well for the next chapter- such a well deserved retirement ❤️
I’ll interrupt all the depressing news with a picture of a lovely cake received today! A well timed and much appreciated ‘pick me up’ from
@LePatissier1
and from someone who describes herself as ‘the cake fairy’!
Happy
#WorldPrematurityDay
from this 12 year old- we’ve all come a long way from his 630g beginnings in
@helpinghollesst
! It’s not an easy journey- and despite my love & admiration for my NICU colleagues I wouldn’t wish extreme prematurity on anyone!!
#wearedelivering
survivors
In case anyone’s worried..... this is not ‘a thing’. If parents want to know the gender at the anatomy (or any other scan) we will tell them (if we can see!). I feel like the time machine has brought me back to April/May 2018. Why oh why is all this fake news reappearing?
A harrowing read. Proud of my
#satuireland
colleagues & thank you Sarah for acknowledging their work ‘Grace believes her healing began at the treatment unit. “I cannot say enough good things about the men and women there. My god, they do life-saving work.’
I like it when
#WorldAidsDay2021
falls on a Wednesday. The same day as our
@RotundaHospital
combined antenatal & ID clinic for women with infectious diseases including HIV. Advances in treatment means that mother to child transmission is now vanishingly rare.
#u
=u
And I can confirm that when I’m in for a case in the Sexual Assault Treatment Unit in the middle of the night
#angardasioch
ána are there too. ‘Antisocial’ or not- we are there to provide responsive care.
#wearedelivering
frontline staff
@gardainfo
@drjendonnelly
@RotundaHospital
And despite everything I still firmly believe that compassionate leadership is the right thing to do. It is more evidence based than so many other leadership endeavors- and I will always be proud to embody those core values.
It’s been said before, but it needs to be shouted from the rooftops. The families of
@TFMRIRE
are all kinds of awesome- respectful, kind, compassionate while all the time acknowledging that other parents in similar scenarios may choose a different path.
#Together4Yes
@Arlettemlyons
@magpie839
You & your colleagues in TFMR are heroes to me. I've watched the debates and wondered how you have the strength of character to sit through them and stay calm. No matter how the vote goes, you have helped to change Ireland. Thank you.
This is a heartbreaking piece.
#golfgate
pales into insignificance when you imagine (how can you even imagine?) the pain of this amazing mum, family & community.
@louiseckenny
@mairenihuigin
@drjendonnelly
We had our facts- but other people’s opinions were given airtime instead. An unfair ‘debate’ but I will not be silenced- I will fight for equity, compassion & high quality care for my patients and the women of Ireland
#Together4YES
Such an amazing woman. Has demonstrated a strong commitment to women’s health for decades. So sorry to be working today and missing the event.
#Doctors4Yes
Today I was delighted to participate in
@RotundaHospital
CAST study as a ‘control’. Was a bit nervous about ‘the swab’ but all went well! Here’s hoping I’m immune!
#wearedelivering
research
V disappointed to hear that my
#COVID19
antibody test is negative .... as an optimist I was totally convinced I was immune! On the upside my hand washing and ppe donning/doffing technique is clearly outstanding!
Today I was delighted to participate in
@RotundaHospital
CAST study as a ‘control’. Was a bit nervous about ‘the swab’ but all went well! Here’s hoping I’m immune!
#wearedelivering
research
As we approach 15 years since very tough times when our son was born very ill at 28 weeks gestation, it’s good to be able to give back. The same lad now swims, plays rugby & cycles miles - and has a great heart ❤️ ! Looking forward to participating
#loveirishresearch
Yay look what arrived in the post! My
#hserainbowbadge
. Thanks to the trailblazers in
#chi
. Looking forward to introducing this across all 6 sites in
#satuireland
- an inclusive service for all who need it.
On call for the weekend and the teenager is giving out that I can’t ‘work from home’. I’d have thought after watching
#TheRotunda
she’d have had a bit more insight......!!
Thanks to
@BartMosse
(& his legacy!)
@RotundaHospital
is quite an amazing place. Sometimes, when walking down the postnatal ward, the chapel catches your eye & you can’t quite believe this gem is here in the middle of the busiest maternity hospital in the state.
Despite being almost on their doorstep, I’m embarrassed to say this was our first time at
@MichaelsCoDub
- a great place for a fabulous occasion, celebrating the brilliant eldest’s 18th birthday! First of many many visits! (Plus the staff have fine singing voices 🎂🎂!)
Really loving reading the wise words of
@BreneBrown
. Even on tough days we need to be brave, believe in change. Really important maxims for life, and as parents to share with our kids.
#wearedelivering
rehabilitation.
It must be nearly Christmas- I managed to get my hands on a world famous
@RotundaHospital
Christmas pudding with my coffee this morning. Ho Ho Ho! 🎅🏼🎅🏼🎄🎄
#wearedelivering
treats
Have to thank the fantastic catering team for Christmas lunch in
@RotundaHospital
today. In a ‘normal year’ we’d all queue up for this on a single Friday- this year they are doing it socially distant over 2 weeks.
#wearedelivering
a great place to work!
Today’s
@RotundaHospital
bake is a fabulous apple pie! I may be failing outright at home schooling due to work obligations but I’m winning at the ‘bringing home treats’ aspect!
Just had a phone call from
@HSELive
health centre Re catch up school vaccines for my 1st year kid. Very efficient & delighted they haven’t missed out on
#HPV
vaccination despite school closures. Credit where it’s due.
Well with typical Rotunda efficiency I’ve just heard my swab is negative! Yippee. Despite not being on hydroxychloroquin! Have to wait a while for the antibodies but I’m quietly confident!
Today I was delighted to participate in
@RotundaHospital
CAST study as a ‘control’. Was a bit nervous about ‘the swab’ but all went well! Here’s hoping I’m immune!
#wearedelivering
research
Choice. Some women pregnant after rape will choose to continue their pregnancies and be supported to do so. But what of those who just can’t.... do we just ignore the fact that they are traveling or accessing unsafe meds online? Enshrining hypocrisy in the constitution.
#t4y
We’ve had to make many adjustments to processes & work flow in
@RotundaHospital
over the past few weeks. But the 👶🏻👶🏻👶🏻 keep arriving and the fabulous catering staff keep making great cakes!
#wearedelivering
normality in hard times!
@WomenMedIreland
@drjendonnelly
You’re so right. It is an incredible privilege to be afforded such leadership opportunities- we are disappointed for our juniors that we didn’t pull it off, but onwards & upwards!
The joys of finally turning 16!
#covid19
vaccine registration day (beating the 12-15 years registration by 24 hours!) Looking forward to vaccinating her way out of this pandemic!
So proud of my friend & colleague
@climurphy
. Delighted for our specialty that she has taken on this task. Not only the first woman, but also the first chair in active clinical practice.
#wearedelivering
commitment & dedication.
Delighted to get a ‘go’ of the
@RotundaCharity
Masters Cup- won by the all female team of current and retired
@RotundaHospital
midwives (including Eleanor pictured here!) sponsored by me &
@SharonMCooley1
(who have no golfing skill!)
My dad (85) and my mum (78) enjoying the sunshine on a fine day to make history. This generation have amazed and humbled me.
#TogetherforYes
#repealthe8th
Most humbling & amazing surprise in work today-some lovely person sent me these treats. If you’re a twitter pal I thank you most sincerely.
#together4yes
has been great (and
@drjendonnelly
and I got to eat the chocs together!)
#wearedelivering
kindness
Delighted to read our published paper this evening- & reflecting on how far the vaccination program has come! People place strong emphasis on scientific & safety data, as well as provider advice. We are lucky to have our excellent
@RCPI_ObsGyn
patient information to inform
#rtept
interviewing Dr Ali Selim now on his views on female circumcision and female genital mutilation, as reported this week by
@med_indonews
. Read original article by
@CathyReilly
below.
Congrats to Dr Sarah Petch from
@CoombeHospital
on receipt of the Dr Rory O’Connor medal for performance in
#mrcpi
@RCPI_ObsGyn
. Remembering fondly our colleague Rory who contributed greatly to our specialty and is missed.
Prof Ian Frazer tells
@PatKennyNT
240m doses of HPV vaccine given worldwide, predicts 2028 no new hpv cancers in Australia
#HPVfreeIreland
. Can get rid of HPV virus
Delighted to be back providing in person
#satuireland
training for doctors who want to provide care for people who have experienced sexual crime. Thanks to
#icapss
in
@NUIGalwayMed
and all teaching collaborators