Accreta & Me

In todays episode, we discuss venous thromboembolism (blood clots) in pregnancy with Prof Fionnuala Ní Aínle. Prof  Ní Aínle explains the risk factors for developing blood clots during pregnancy, and how blood clots are diagnosed and managed during pregnancy.Prof. Fionnuala Ní ÁinleConsultant Haematologist at the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital (MMUH) and Rotunda Maternity Hospital, Dublin, Ireland. Prof Ní Áinle is a Full Clinical Professor at University College Dublin (UCD) School of Medicine. She is privileged to treat patients affected with Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) and her research focus is Thrombosis in Pregnancy. Director of the Irish Network for VTE Research and co-directs the SPHERE Research Group, UCD Conway Institute. Prof. Ní Áinle was elected to the Council of the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH) in 2022 (Class of 2028) and Serves as Chair of the ISTH Guidelines & Guidance Committee and Vice-Chair of the Membership & Communications Committee. Prof Ní Ainle was recently appointed National Clinical Lead for VTE, Irish Health Services Executive.

In today's episode, Dr Alex von Au from the university of Heidelberg speaks with Placenta Accreta mum Larissa Mantel about her experience of having a pregnancy complicated by PAS.In der heutigen Folge spricht Dr. Alex von Au von der Universität Heidelberg mit Larissa Mantel, einer Mutter mit Plazenta accreta, über ihre Erfahrungen mit einer durch PAS komplizierten Schwangerschaft.

In this weeks episode, Helena speaks with our friend and colleague Dr Alex von Au from the University of Heidelberg , Germany. Dr Au tells us about the Placenta Accreta Service at her university hospital, and how patients are managed and cared for when diagnosed with PAS. In der heutigen Folge spricht Helena mit unsere Kollegen Dr. Alex von Au von der Universität Heidelberg. Wir besprechen verschiedene Themen, darunter wie Ihre Interesse am Placenta-accreta Spektrum geweckt wurde, wie die Versorgung von PAS-Patientinnen in Deutschland organisiert ist, und Was erwartet Patientinnen in Heidelberg während der Schwangerschaft in Bezug auf Diagnose und Geburtsplanung.

In this weeks episode, we are delighted to be re-joined by PAS mums Elaine, Shauna and Aisling who originally shared their stories in 2022 here on Accreta & Me. During this conversation the mums talk about how life has been since they first shared their experiences. We are often asked by PAS mums what they might expect as the years roll on so we are hopeful hearing from Elaine, Shauna and Aisling will help and provide familiarity and comfort. As always, if you are a mum or family member impacted by PAS please get in touch at [email protected].

Following on from last weeks episode, we hear more from Scottish mum and Placenta Accreta Scotland Co-Founder Emma and her partner Ollie. Ollie describes his experience of Accreta as partner and dad. 

Welcome to Season 5 of Accreta & Me. In this episode we talk to Scottish mum Emma. Emma is a wonderful advocate for mums impacted by PAS and is keen to ensure Scottish mums have resources and support available to them. Emma and Naomi (from Placenta Accreta Ireland) have recently launched Placenta Accreta Scotland. This is part 1 of 2 episodes. In part 2, coming next week, Emma's partner Ollie joins the conversation.

On todays episode, we are joined by Prof Eric Jauniaux from University College London Hospitals. We discuss how our understanding of placenta accreta spectrum has changed over the past few years and how research is helping us to better understand this often misunderstood condition. We also discuss global challenges in PAS care and Eric's work in low and middle resource countries.   #placentaaccretaspectrum #placentaaccretaireland #placentaaccreta 

In this episode we are delighted to talk with Prof Ilan Timor-Tristch and Prof Andrea Kaelan Agten about CSP. As a precursor to Placenta Accreta, CSP is a very rare and serious complication where the pregnancy implants and grows over or into a previous c-section scar in the lower front part of the womb.A CSP can develop into Placenta Accreta if the pregnancy progresses into the second and third trimester. CSP is diagnosed in early pregnancy on an ultrasound scan.For more information please check out our dedicated area of our website www.paireland.ie #csp #caesareanscarpregnancy 

Episode 2 of 2Birth Trauma -  in conversation with Prof. Joan Lalor and Prof. Dr. Antje Horsch.Prof. Dr. Antje Horsch is based in Switzerland and leads the Lausanne Perinatal Research Group. She has a special interest in stress and trauma in the postnatal period.Prof. Joan Lalor is the chair of maternal health in Trinity College, Dublin. Prof Horsch and Prof Lalor have collaborated with Placenta Accreta Ireland on several research projects exploring the lived experience of women and their partners with placenta accreta spectrum. In these two episodes, they share their expertise and provide advice and support on birth trauma. In this episode we chat about our research on placenta accreta spectrum.

Episode 1 of 2Birth Trauma  - in conversation with Prof. Joan Lalor and Prof. Dr. Antje Horsch.Prof. Dr. Antje Horsch is based in Switzerland and leads the Lausanne Perinatal Research Group. She has a special interest in stress and trauma in the postnatal period.Prof. Joan Lalor is the chair of maternal health in Trinity College, Dublin. Prof Horsch and Prof Lalor have collaborated with Placenta Accreta Ireland on several research projects exploring the lived experience of women and their partners with placenta accreta spectrum. In these two episodes, they share their expertise and provide advice and support on birth trauma. In this episode, we have a general conversation about birth trauma. 

In this episode, you will once again hear from Dr. Albaro Nieto, Columba. Dr Albaro spoke with Jenny Cardona and her husband Felipe about the complications of their pregnancy due to the cesarean scar pregnancy, the feelings surrounding the loss of their baby and the importance of psychological support.  El Dr Albaro Nieto de Colombia hablo con Jenny Cardona y su esposo Felipe sobre las complicaciones de su embarazo en la cicatriz de cesárea, los sentimientos alrededor de la perdida de su bebe y la importancia del apoyo psicológico en este tipo de situaciones.

The power of international collaboration and telemedicine.PAI are delighted to partner with our wonderful colleague and friend Dr. Albaro Nieto, Colombia, once again in Season 4 of Accreta & Me. Dr. Albaro spoke with Accreta mum, Claudia Peña about her pregnancy, complicated by accreta and treated in Switzerland using international collaboration through telemedicine. Thank you to Claudia for sharing her story. El Dr. Albaro Nieto de Colombia habla con Claudia Peña sobre su embarazo, complicado con acreta y atendido en Suiza utilizando colaboración internacional mediante telemedicina. 

In this episode you will hear from two mums, Victoria and Christine. Both mums live in the North of Ireland and came across Placenta Accreta Ireland when searching for support, keen to connect with other mums who understood what it's like to have a pregnancy complicated by Accreta. Christine and Victoria bravely share their stories. We hope this will benefit other mums who may have experienced Accreta in the past or who may be currently pregnant with Accreta. If any mum, dads or families members based in Northern Ireland would like to connect - please get in touch with us at [email protected].

We are delighted to host another French episode (2 of 2) for our sister organisation, Placenta Accreta France. During this episode you will hear from Doctors in France who care for mums with Placenta Accreta Spectrum.   Placenta Accreta France can be contracted at www.placentaaccretafrance.com or via their instagram @placentaaccretafrance.

Season 4 kicks off with our first French episode - In conversation with Placenta Accreta France Founders, Accreta mums Stephanie and Pauline.  Listen to their Accreta experiences in this episode and check out their website www.placentaaccretafrance.com for more information.Placenta Accreta  Ireland were delighted to support Stephanie and Pauline set up their support and advocacy group - Placenta Accreta France.  We hope this benefits mums and families in France who are impacted by Placenta Accreta. 

In episode 4 and 5, Season 3, Placenta Accreta Ireland is delighted to collaborate with colleagues in Latin America in recording and publishing 2 episodes of Accreta & Me in Spanish for mums and families impacted by Placenta Accreta Spectrum.These two episodes are hosted by Dr. Albaro Jose Nieto-Calvache, who is a placenta accreta specialist working in Colombia. These episodes are published in Spanish and are aimed at women and their families in Latin America. In the first episode, Albaro speaks with two of his colleagues about how women with placenta accreta spectrum are cared for and managed in Latin America. In the second episode, Albaro is joined by two mums who share their lived experience of a pregnancy complicated by placenta accreta. En los episodios 4 y 5 de la temporada 3, Placenta Accreta Irlanda se complace en colaborar con colegas de América Latina en la grabación y publicación de 2 episodios de Accreta & Me en español para madres y familias afectadas por Placenta Accreta Spectrum.Estos dos episodios están presentados por el Dr. Albaro José Nieto-Calvache, especialista en placenta accreta que trabaja en Colombia. Estos episodios están conducidos en español y están dirigidos a mujeres y sus familias en América Latina. En el primer episodio, Albaro habla con dos de sus colegas sobre cómo se atiende y maneja a las mujeres con espectro placenta accreta en América Latina. En el segundo episodio, a Albaro se unen dos madres que comparten la experiencia vivida de un embarazo complicado por placenta accreta.

In episode 4 and 5, Season 3, Placenta Accreta Ireland is delighted to collaborate with colleagues in Latin America in recording and publishing 2 episodes of Accreta & Me in Spanish for mums and families impacted by Placenta Accreta Spectrum.These two episodes are hosted by Dr. Albaro Jose Nieto-Calvache, who is a placenta accreta specialist working in Colombia. These episodes are published in Spanish and are aimed at women and their families in Latin America. In the first episode, Albaro speaks with two of his colleagues about how women with placenta accreta spectrum are cared for and managed in Latin America. In the second episode, Albaro is joined by two mums who share their lived experience of a pregnancy complicated by placenta accreta. En los episodios 4 y 5 de la temporada 3, Placenta Accreta Irlanda se complace en colaborar con colegas de América Latina en la grabación y publicación de 2 episodios de Accreta & Me en español para madres y familias afectadas por Placenta Accreta Spectrum.Estos dos episodios están presentados por el Dr. Albaro José Nieto-Calvache, especialista en placenta accreta que trabaja en Colombia. Estos episodios están conducidos en español y están dirigidos a mujeres y sus familias en América Latina. En el primer episodio, Albaro habla con dos de sus colegas sobre cómo se atiende y maneja a las mujeres con espectro placenta accreta en América Latina. En el segundo episodio, a Albaro se unen dos madres que comparten la experiencia vivida de un embarazo complicado por placenta accreta. 

In this episode, two consultant anaesthesiologists Dr Robert ffrench-O'Carroll and Dr Doireann O’Flaherty joined Helena and Naomi to discuss anaesthesia care for women with placenta accreta spectrum. They also discussed two research papers, which they collaborated on with Placenta Accreta Ireland (IRL) and the National Accreta Foundation (USA) exploring the lived experience of anaesthesia care and postnatal pain management of women with placenta accreta spectrum. 

In this episode, Naomi and Helena were joined by four guests – women’s health physiotherapists Leah and Margaret (of Leah Bryans Physiotherapy, Kildare, Ireland) and accreta mums Naomi Nevin and Beverly. This episode focuses on the benefits of physiotherapy during and after a pregnancy complicated by placenta accreta spectrum, with Naomi Nevin and Beverly sharing their personal experience of recovery, exercise, and scar management. 

In this episode, Helena and Naomi spoke with Breffini Anglim-O’Regan, a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist who has a special interest in pelvic floor health. Breffni shares her expertise on various topics such as changes to the pelvic floor during pregnancy, stress incontinence and prolapse, and exercise in pregnancy.  A worthwhile listen for all mums, those who have a pregnancy complicated by Placenta Accreta Spectrum and those without. 

Our final episode of season 2 of Accreta & Me is hosted by Helena, with Naomi on the other side of the mic for a change. Helena talks to Naomi in her role as Placenta Accreta Ireland co-founder and Lead, Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist Dr. Brett Einerson (University of Health, Utah, US) and Accreta mum and National Accreta Foundation member Brianna Felt Evans. 

In this weeks episode we hear from the Accreta Dads. We know only too well how the voice of Accreta Dad's  often goes unheard. We were delighted to be joined by two couples, Caroline & Robert and Claire & Des as they share their accounts of an Accreta pregnancy. 

In our first episode of season 2 of Accreta & Me, Naomi and Helena talk with Amanda, Faye and Naomi about their experiences of Accreta.

This week Helena and Naomi chat with accreta mums Beverley, Marie and Nicky who share their experience of a pregnancy complicated by accreta. 

This week Shauna, Sarah and Michelle chat with Naomi and Helena about their accreta journeys. 

This week Naomi and Helena speak with 3 accreta mums Aisling, Stephanie and Elaine 

In this episode, Prof Donal Brennan (Ireland) is joined by Prof Sally Collins (UK), Dr David Atallah (Lebanon) and Prof John Moriarty (Ireland) to discuss the diagnosis and management of Placenta Accreta Spectrum, and share their experiences of caring for women and their families diagnosed with this rare pregnancy condition. 

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