XXVII European Congress of Perinatal Medicine

PRE CONGRESS COURSE 1 - Ultrasound in labour - HOT

Tullio Ghi, Joana Barros, Susana Santo, Federica Bellussi
• To discuss why and how to use ultrasound in labor ward
• To present the current evidence on the usefulness of US in labor ward
• To teach the attendants on how to obtain and to interpret the US findings during labor
• To work with an ultrasound friendly mannequin to train clinical and sonographic skills

PRE-CONGRESS COURSE 2 - Intrapartum fetal monitoring

Susanna Timonen, Diogo Ayres-de-Campos, Austin Ugwumadu, Branka Yli, Ines Nunes
• Physiology of fetal oxygenation during labour
• Intrapartum cardiotocography
• Adjunctive technologies
• Fetal monitoring with maternal fever/infection or meconium

PRE-CONGRESS COURSE 3 - First-trimester screening with HOT ultrasound

Stefan Verlohren, Alvaro Cohen, Teresa Loureiro, Maria Afonso, Carla Francisco

PRE-CONGRESS COURSE 4 - Non-invasive ventilation

Corrado Moretti, Pierre Henri Jarreau, Daniele De Luca
NIV is a crucial technique in modern critical care and a panoplia of different techniques are available in NICU care. Attendees will be able to receive the best evidence off the different techniques and to familiarise with the different devices available. Best indication for each technique/device will be covered as well as future possible research steps.

PRE-CONGRESS COURSE 5 - Brain monitoring

Elie Saliba, Lena Hellström-Westas

PRE-CONGRESS COURSE 6 - Perinatal infection

Teresa Neto
Obstetrics part: obstetric risks of bacterial infection and procedures to try to prevent it; bacteria are the only microorganisms that interest in perinatal infection? Hospital-acquired perinatal infection.
Neonatologists part: the most common microorganisms, its evolution over time, consequences of perinatal infection. It is expected a free discussion between speakers and the audience in order to enrich the course and improve knowledge on this field.

LUNCH BREAK

PRE-CONGRESS COURSE 7 - Treatment of postpartum haemorrhage - HOT

Joanna Crofts, Maria Afonso

PRE-CONGRESS COURSE 8 - External cephalic version - HOT

Diogo Ayres-de-Campos, Miroslaw Wieglos, Nuno Clode

PRE-CONGRESS COURSE 9 - Third-trimester ultrasound - HOT

Apostolos Athanasiadis, Rui Carvalho, Claudia Aaujo, Joana Barros, Jader Cruz

PRE-CONGRESS COURSE 10 - Echocardiography

Maria Carmen Bravo; David van Laere
• Routine ultrasound views
• Physics of ultrasound and pitfalls
• Assessment and management of neonatal shock
• Assessment and Management of the PDA
• Assessment and Management of PPHN

PRE-CONGRESS COURSE 11 - Family-integrated care

Silke Mader, Adelina Pellicer, Jacques Sizun, Hercilia Guimaraes
• The unmet needs of families in a neonatal intensive care unit – a parent perspective: Silke Mader, Germany
• Scaling up the FiCARE model: the implementation experience in a tertiary medical-surgical NICU: Adelina Pellicer, Spain
• Filling the gap between research and practices: Jacques Sizun, France
• The impact of the financial crisis on the idealistic neonatal family-centered care approach: Hercilia Guimarães, Portugal

PRE-CONGRESS COURSE 12 - Nutrition VLBWI

Luc Zimmerman

OPENING CEREMONY

Words of welcome

Elie Saliba, France; Luis Graça, Portugal; Maria Ceu Machado, Portugal; Diogo Ayres de Campos, Portugal

What is important for pregnant women?

Sara do Vale, Portugal

What is important for mothers and fathers of NICU babies?

Silke Mader, Germany

Introduction to Lisbon

International priorities for Perinatal Medicine - The FIGO initiatives

Moshe Hod, Israel

Maternity prize award

Elie Saliba, France

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

PARALLEL 1 - HYPERTENSIVE DISEASES IN PREGNANCY

Chairs: Nuno Clode, Portugal; TBA

Aspirin for preventing pre-eclampsia - who and how?

Tal Biron Shental, Israel

Has the time come to change the diagnostic criteria for pre-eclampsia?

Stefan Verlohren, Germany

Preeclampsia-related maternal morbidity and mortality

Anca Panaitescu, Romania

Oral Abstract Presentation 1

Oral Abstract Presentation 2

PARALLEL 2 - STEROIDS

Chairs: Luc Zimmermann, Netherlands; Anselmo Costa, Portugal

Use of antenatal steroids in late preterm

Apostolos Athanasiadis

Antenatal steroids: other indications to improve mother-infant outcome: systemic diseases

Jacky Nizard, France

Prevention of BPD

Olivier Baud, France

Oral Abstract Presentation 1

Oral Abstract Presentation 2

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP 1 - PLACENTA ACRETA SPECTRUM DISORDERS

Chairs: Vincenzo Berghella, United States; George Daskalakis, Greece

Epidemiology and classification

Eric Jauniaux, United Kingdom

Screening and diagnosis of placenta acreta

Sally Collins, United Kingdom

Treatment of placenta acreta

Frederick Chantraine, Belgium

Oral Abstract Presentation 1

Oral Abstract Presentation 2

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP 2 –HUMAN MILK

Chairs: Gabriela Mimoso, Portugal

Stem cells in human milk

Vassilios Fanos, Italy

The evidence base for human milk banking

Neena Modi, United Kingdom

Should we fortify breast milk

Neena Modi, United Kingdom

Oral Abstract Presentation 1

Oral Abstract Presentation 2

COFFEE BREAK

PLENARY 1 - PROCEDURES AT THE TIME OF BIRTH

Chairs: Diogo Ayres-de-Campos, Portugal; Tal Biron Shental, Israel

How long can the second stage of labour last?

Vincenzo Berghella, USA

Immediate skin-to-skin contact for all babies?

Carmen Pallas, Spain

When to clamp and/or milk the umbilical cord?

Lena Hellström-Westas, Sweden

Early discharge of newborns from hospital

Jean Michel Hascoet, France

Discussion

THE HELLENIC PERINATAL SOCIETY SESSION - TWIN PREGNANCIES

Chairs: Fani Anatolitou, Nikolaos Papantoniou

Screening for congenital defects in twins

Panagiotis Antsaklis, Greece

Screening for chromosomal anomalies in twins

Marianna Theodora, Greece

Complications of MC twins

Makarios Eleftheriades, Greece

Prevention of prematurity in twins

George Daskalakis, Greece

Embryoreduction in multiples

Aris Antsaklis, Greece

Perinatal mortality in twins

Antonia Haritou, Greece

CONTROVERSIES 1 - INDUCTION FOR ALL AT 39 WEEKS?

Chairs: Zarko Alfirevic, United Kingdom; Anton Mikhailov, Russia

Yes

Vincenzo Berghella, USA

No

Jim Thornton, United Kingdom

Discussion

CONTROVERSIES 2 - RED BLOOD CELL TRANSFUSION IN PRETERM INFANTS: EVIDENCES AND CONTROVERSIES

Chairs: Elie Saliba, France; Vassilios Fanos, Italy

Pro

Antonio Del Vecchio, Italy

Con

Géraldine Favrais, France

Discussion

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PARALLEL 3 - LESSONS LEARNT FROM DATA REGISTRIES

Chairs: Sally Collins, United Kingdom; Teresa Rodrigues, Portugal

Evolution of maternal and perinatal mortality, and intervention rates in Europe

Catherine Deneux-Tharaux, France

Evidence on rare pregnancy disorders arising from obstetric surveillance systems

Marian Knight, United Kingdom

Can we reduce the incidence of perineal lacerations?

Katarina Laine, Norway

Oral Abstract Presentation 1

Oral Abstract Presentation 2

PARALLEL 4 - EXTREME PRETERM BIRTH

Chairs: Lena Hellström-Westas, Sweden; Daniel Virella, Portugal

Inital Management

Johan Ågren, Sweden

Short and long term outcomes

Mikael Norman, Sweden

Ethical issues

Umberto Simeoni, Switzerland

Oral Abstract Presentation 1

Oral Abstract Presentation 2

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP 3 - INTRAPARTUM CARE

Chairs: Susanna Timonen, Finland; Christian Dadak, Austria

Optimising sucessful VBAC rates

Michael Robson, Ireland

Has the time come for computer analysis of CTGs?

Inês Nunes, Portugal

STAN analysis - where are we now?

Austin Ugwumadu, United Kingdom

Oral Abstract Presentation 1

Oral Abstract Presentation 2

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP 4 - BRONCHOPULMONARY DYSPLASIA

Chairs: Luc Zimmermann, Netherlands; Filomena Pinto, Portugal

Definition Pathogenesis and Pathophysiology

Eduardo Bancalari, USA

Clinical aspects and preventive and therapeutic strategies

Eduardo Bancalari, USA

Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia: Chronic Lung Disease of Infancy and Long-Term Pulmonary Outcomes

Christoph Delacourt, France

Oral Abstract Presentation 1

Oral Abstract Presentation 2

COFFEE BREAK

PARALLEL 5 - OBSTETRIC PROCEDURES

Chairs: Andrew Shennan, United Kingdom; Paulo Moura, Portugal

Antibiotic prophilaxis for instrumental vaginal delivery?

Marian Knight, United Kingdom

Is there an optimal cesarean section rate?

Michael Robson, Ireland

Important aspects of training instrumental vaginal births

Joanna Crofts, United Kingdom

Oral Abstract Presentation 1

Oral Abstract Presentation 2

PARALLEL 6 - MULTIPLE BIRTH (JOINT ROUNDTABLE)

Chairs: Adelina Pellicer, Spain; Filomena Pinto, Portugal

Transfer one or multiple embryo

Antonio Pellicer, Spain

When to deliver

Jose Luis Bartha, Spain

Twin to twin transfusion

Yves Ville, France

Oral Abstract Presentation 1

Oral Abstract Presentation 2

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP 5 - MATERNAL DISEASES IN PREGNANCY

Chairs: Austin Ugwumadu, United Kingdom; Petr Velebil, Czech Republic

Counselling and management of pregnancy in haemodialysis patients

Luisa Pinto, Portugal

Update in the management of obstetric cholestasis

Jim Thornton, United Kingdom

Heart diseases - an update

Jacky Nizard, France

Oral Abstract Presentation 1

Oral Abstract Presentation 2

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP 6 - VISUAL IMPAIRMENT IN HIGH RISK INFANTS

Chairs: Elie Saliba, France; Carmen Carvalho, Portugal

Understanding ROP New insights pathophysiology, Risk factors and treatment

Sylvain Chemtob, Canada

Screening, treatments and rehabilitation

Daniela Ricci, Italy

Cerebral Visual Impairments and Coordination Disorders

Sylvie Chokron, France

Oral Abstract Presentation 1

Oral Abstract Presentation 2

CONTROVERSIES 3 - 1 OR 2-LAYER CLOSURE AT C-SECTION

Chairs: Michael Robson, Ireland; Matthias Roth-Kleiner, Switzerland

1-Layer

Michael Stark, Germany

2-Layer

Osnat Walfisch, Israel

Discussion

CONTROVERSIES 4 - GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE IN PRETERM INFANTS IN THE NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT – IS IT A PROBLEM?

Chair: Chair: Matthias Roth-Kleiner, Switzerland

Pro

Francesco Cresi, Italy

Con

Christian Poets, Germany

Discussion

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

PARALLEL 7 - INDUCTION OF LABOUR

Chairs: Eric Jauniaux, United Kingdom; Djelmis Josip, Croatia

Are we inducing too many women?

Jim Thornton, United Kingdom

How should labour be induced in high-income settings?

Zarko Alfirevic, United Kingdom

Outpatient cervical ripening for all?

Maria Afonso, Portugal

Oral Abstract Presentation 1

Oral Abstract Presentation 2

PARALLEL 8 – QUALITY OF CARE

Chairs: Silke Mader, Germany; Susana Pissarra, Portugal

COIN (Core outcome in neonatology)

James Webbe, United Kingdom

Nurse patient ratio

Carmen Pallas, Spain

Benchmarking: Europeristat

TBA

Oral Abstract Presentation 1

Oral Abstract Presentation 2

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP 7 - PRENATAL SCREENING AND DIAGNOSIS

Chairs: Franz Kainer, Germany; Alvaro Cohen, Portugal

Cell-free DNA testing for all?

TBA

First or second trimester screening for fetal anomalies?

Pavel Calda, Czech Republic

TBD

Oral Abstract Presentation 1

Oral Abstract Presentation 2

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP 8 - ASPHYXIA

Chairs: Elie Saliba, France; Teresa Tomé, Portugal

Predictive factors of neurodevelopment outcome What Biomarkers?

TBD

Can we optimize therapeutic hypothermia

Elisa Smit, United Kingdom

TBD

Oral Abstract Presentation 1

Oral Abstract Presentation 2

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PLENARY 2 - NEW PERINATAL DIAGNOSIS TOOLS AND IMPLICATIONS ON COUNCELLING

Chairs: Miroslaw Wielgos, Poland; Gorazd Kavsek, Slovenia

Neurosonography in current clinical practice

Franz Kainer, Germany

TBD

TBD

How to communicate bad news to patients and parents

Elie Saliba, France

Ethical issues in the quest for the perfect baby

Daniel Virella, Portugal

Discussion

SEESM Session - CONTROVERSIES IN OBSTETRICS

Chairs: Olivera Kontic-Vucinic, Serbia; Ratko Matijevic, Croatia; Nicolas Papantoniou, Greece

Induction of labor in low risk pregnancies:

• Introduction – Aris Antsaklis, Greece
• At 39 weeks - Daniel Muresan, Romania
• At 41 weeks – Tanja Premru, Slovenia

Corticosteroids in late preterms:

• Introduction – Ratko Matijevic, Croatia
• Always - Apostolos Athanasiadis, Greece
• Never - Sinan Beksac, Turkey

Viability at 22 weeks?

• Introduction - Nicolas Papantoniou, Greece
• Yes – Gordana Adamova, North Macedonia
• No – Tea Stimec, Croatia

Delivery in obese women

• Introduction – Olivera Kontic-Vucinic, Serbia
• Vaginal delivery - Snezana Plesinac, Serbia
• Cesarean Section - Snezana Crnogorac, Montenegro

Discussion

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SPONSORED SYMPOSIUM (TO BE CONFIRMED)

EAPM GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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PARALLEL SESSION 9 - DIABETES AND OBESITY IN PREGNANCY

Chairs: Moshe Hod, Israel; Ana Luisa Areia, Portugal

Optimizing care for gestational diabetes - Diet and pharmacological treatment

Yariv Yogev, Israel

Continuous glucose measurement and insulin pumps in which pregnancies?

Federico Mecacci, Italy

Improving pregnancy outcome in obese women

Gerard Visser, Netherlands

Oral Abstract Presentation 1

Oral Abstract Presentation 2

PARALLEL SESSION 10 - PROBIOTICS

Chairs: Vassilios Fanos, Italy; Rosalina Barroso, Portugal

Rational of probiotics supplementation during pregnancy and neonatal period

TBD

Gut microbiota pregnancy and first year of life

TBD

Probiotics to prevent NEC

Paolo Manzoni, Italy

Oral Presentation 1

Oral Presentation 2

COFFEE BREAK

PARALLEL SESSION 11 - SCREENING IN PREGNANCY

Chairs: Jacky Nizard, France; João Bernardes, Portugal

Differences in antenatal screening across Europe

Miroslaw Wielgos, Poland

Screening of group B Streptococus at labour admission?

Giancarlo di Renzo, Italy

Does screening for preterm labour make a difference

Gerard Visser, Netherlands

Oral Abstract Presentation 1

Oral Abstract Presentation 2

PARALLEL SESSION 12 - OMICS IN PERINATAL MEDICINE

Chairs: Moshe Hod, Israel; Hercilia Guimaraes, Portugal

Metabolomics in perinatal medicine: evolution or revolution?

Vassilios Fanos, Italy

Metabolomics in amniotic fluid: the effect of maternal diet

Apostolos Athanasiadis, Greece

Microbiomics in perinatal medicine

Omry Koren, Israel

Oral Abstract Presentation 1

Oral Abstract Presentation 2

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP 9 - EARLY PREGNANCY COMPLICATIONS

Chairs: Michael Robson, Ireland; Fatima Serrano, Portugal

Advances in recurrent miscarriage

Howard Carp, Israel

Diagnosis and management of non-viable first trimester pregnancy

Susana Santo, Portugal

How should cesarean scar pregnancy be managed?

Sally Collins, United Kingdom

Oral Presentation 1

Oral Presentation 2

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP 10 - PATENT DUCTUS ARTERIOSUS

Chairs: Carmen Bravo, Spain; Joana Saldanha, Portugal

Cath intervention to close the duct

Julien Baruteau, United Kingdom

Medical treatment prophylaxis

Jean Christophe Roze, France

To treat or not

Maria Carmen Bravo, Spain

Oral Abstract Presentation 1

Oral Abstarct Presentation 2

CONTROVERSIES 5 – CORTICOSTEROIDS UNTIL TERM?

Chairs: Bo Jacobsson, Sweden; Irene Cetin, Italy

Yes

Yariv Yogev, Israel

No

Gerard Visser, Netherlands

Discussion

CONTROVERSIES 6 – PULMONARY HYPERTENSION (PHT)

Chairs: Adelina Pellicer, Spain; Elie Saliba, France

Controversies in the medical management of PPHN

Laurent Storme, France

Controversies in the use of ECMO, with a special emphasis to Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

Thomas Schaible, Germany

Discussion

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

PARALLEL 13 - PRETERM LABOUR AND RUPTURE OF MEMBRANES

Chairs: MIroslaw Wielgos, Poland; Maria José Alves, Portugal

What works and what doesn't work for preterm labour prevention

Bo Jacobsson, Sweden

Advancing maternal and neonatal care across Europe

Neena Modi, United Kingdom

Are large patient registries the way forward?

Eyal Sheiner, Israel

Oral Abstract Presentation 1

Oral Abstract Presentation 2

PARALLEL 14 - NEWBORN PAIN

Chairs: Adelina Pellicer, Spain; Almerinda Pereira, Portugal

Behavioral and environment interventions for procedural pain management in the preterm

Ricardo Carbajal, France

Long term effect of analgesia

Dick Tibboel, Netherlands

Oral Presentation 1

Oral Presentation 2

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP 11 – INFECTIONS IN PREGNANCY

Chairs: Stefan Verlohren, Germany; Aris Antsaklis, Greece

Vaginal infections and preterm labour

Austin Ugwumadu, United Kingdom

An update on cytomegalovirus infection in pregnancy

Yves Ville, France

Neonatal colonization with maternal flora

Apostolos Mamopoulos, Greece

Oral Presentation 1

Oral Presentation 2

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP 12 – NEONATAL GLUCOSE DISORDERS

Chairs: Lena Hellström-Westas, Sweden; Israel Macedo, Portugal

Recent advances of antenatal management of hyperglycemia in pregnancy

Federico Mecacci, Italy

glucose levels in neonate: where are we in 2020?

Delhpine Mitanchez, France

Neonatal hyperglycemia

Katherine Beardsall, United Kingdom

Oral Abstract Presentation 1

Oral Abstract Presentation 2

COFFEE BREAK

PLENARY 3 - FETAL AND POST-NATAL GROWTH

Chairs: Elie Saliba, France; Eva Mildenberger, Germany

Which fetal growth curves?

Gerard Visser, Netherlands

When should we deliver growth-restricted fetuses at 34-37 weeks

Bo Jacobson, Sweden

How should IUGR newborns grow after birth

Nicholas Embleton, United Kingdom

Long-term outcome after IUGR

Eyal Sheiner, Israel

Discussion

PONTOG/ENTOG/WATOG - TRAINEE OPPORTUNITIES-GET INVOLVED!

Design: Introducing trainees to all of these organizations and inform about the opportunities they have in local, European and global level.

BREAKING NEWS

CLOSING

Prize Presentation

Elie Saliba, France; Luis Graça, Portugal; Maria do Céu Machado, Portugal; Diogo Ayres de Campos, Portugal

Incoming president's speech

Diogo Ayres-de-Campos, Portugal