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The team

Dr Victoria Bills (MRCOG PhD)

is a Consultant Obstetrician and Subspecialist in Fetal/Maternal Medicine. She graduated from Liverpool University Medical School and later obtained her PhD at the University of Bristol, studying the microvascular processes occurring in pre-eclampsia.  She is honorary senior lecturer at the University of Bristol, supervising clinical researchers investigating the role of the glycocalyx and vascular growth molecules in pregnancy related diseases.  She is co-vice chair of the Scientific Advisory Committee at the RCOG. She is the Clinical Lead for fetal medicine and obstetric ultrasound at St Michaels Hospital.

Key publications:

  • Bills VL, Soothill PW.  Fetal blood grouping using cell free DNA - An improved service for RhD negative pregnant women.  Transfusion & Apheresis Science. 2014 Apr; 50(2):148-153.
  • Bills VL, Soothill PW, Overton TG, Neal CR, Jeffery B, Harper SJ, Bates DO.  Biological activity of VEGF in plasma from patients with pre-eclampsia.  BJOG Sep 2011 Vol 118, p1253-1261.
  • Bills VL, Soothill PW, Bates DO.  Failure to up-regulate VEGF165b in maternal plasma is a first trimester predictive marker for pre-eclampsia. Clinical Science. 2009 Feb; 116(3):265-72.
  • Fabre-Gray A, Down C, Neal CR, Foster B, Satchell S & BillsVL, 2018,  'Imaging the placental glycocalyx with transmission electron microscopy'. Placenta, vol 74, pp. 59-61

 

Dr Jane Currie (MRCOG MRCP PhD)

is a Consultant Obstetrician and Subspecialist in Fetal/Maternal Medicine. She graduated from St George's, University of London, trained in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in North Central and East London, and completed Subspecialty Maternal and Fetal Medicine in Bristol. She has a PhD in urinary tract infection in pregnancy and preterm birth from UCL and has continued to lead research in this and other areas as a clinical lecturer. She is Lead Obstetrician for fetal monitoring and engagement at St Michael's Hospital.

 

Mr. Mark Denbow (FRCOG PhD)

is a Consultant Obstetrician and Subspecialist in Fetal Medicine. He graduated from St Marys Hospital Medical School in London and later obtained his PhD at the University of London, studying the complications of monochorionic twinning and shared placentation.  His previous roles include Treasurer of the British Maternal fetal Medicine Society and Training Programme Director for south west O&G trainees. He divides his time between Cardiff and Bristol fetal medicine units. He leads the laser service for twin to twin transfusion syndrome in monochorionic twins.

Key publications:

  • Denbow ML, Taylor M, Cox P, Fisk NM Derivation of rate of arterio-arterial anastomotic transfusion between monochorionic twin fetuses by Doppler waveform analysis. Placenta. 2004 Aug; 25(7):664-70.
  • Denbow ML, Talbert D, Fisk NM. Determinants of flow along arterio-arterial anastomoses in monochorionic placentae by dynamic computer modelling of chorionic plate vasculature.  Prenat Diagn. 2006 May; 26(5):433-42.
  • Pasupathy D,Denbow ML, Rutherford MA; RCOG. The Combined Use of Ultrasound and Fetal Magnetic Resonance Imaging for a Comprehensive Fetal Neurological Assessment in Fetal Congenital Cardiac Defects: Scientific Impact Paper No. 60.  BJOG. 2019 Jun; 126(7):e142-e151. 

 

Dr Kelly-Ann Eastwood (MRCOG PhD PGDipClEd)

is a Consultant Obstetrician and Subspecialist in Fetal/Maternal Medicine. She qualified in London and underwent sub-specialty training in Fetal Medicine in Bristol and Belfast.  She obtained her PhD on prediction of pre-eclampsia in high risk women. Since her post as Academic Clinical Lecturer in Queen's University Belfast her research is focused on obesity, pre-eclampsia and pre-conception care.

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Dr Rachel Liebling (MRCOG MSc)

is a Consultant Obstetrician and Subspecialist in Fetal/Maternal Medicine. She graduated from Sheffield University and obtained her MSc from University of Bristol, studying Operative Vaginal Delivery. She is co-chair of the South West Fetal Medicine Clinical Network. She conceived of, established and led the maternal mental health service in Bristol, for 10 years, winning numerous national awards for this work and securing a NIHR grant for over £300,000 to study SSRI use in pregnancy.  She is the Lead Obstetrician at St Michael's Hospital.

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Dr Sarah Newell (MRCOG MD)

is a Consultant Obstetrician and Subspecialist in Fetal/Maternal Medicine. She qualified from St. George's, University of London and underwent postgraduate and sub-specialty training in Maternal & Fetal Medicine in Bristol. She obtained her MD from the University of Bristol studying cardiovascular and neurological complications in monochorionic twin pregnancies. She works alongside Mark Denbow to perform laser procedures to treat twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome.

 

Dr Llinos Roberts (MRCOG RANZCOG)

is a Consultant Obstetrician and Subspecialist in Fetal/Maternal Medicine. She graduated from Manchester Medical School and later undertook her fetal medicine subspecialty training in King's College, London under Kypros Nicolaides.  She has a diploma in medical ethics and law.  She worked as a fetomaternal medicine consultant at the National Women's Health, Auckland City Hospital, New Zealand for 3 years before taking up her fetal medicine post in Bristol.  She is the Obstetric Lead for patient safety at St Michael's Hospital.

 

Dr Rebecca Simms (MRCOG MD)

is a Consultant Obstetrician and Subspecialist in Maternal/Fetal Medicine. She graduated from the University of Bristol and is now the Undergraduate Academy Lead for Bristol University's medical students. She is the Lead for Obstetric Haematology at St Michael's Hospital and also has an interest in dichorionic twins.

Key publications:

  • Simms R, Yelland A, Fox R.  Using data and quality monitoring to enhance maternity outcomes: a qualitative study of risk managers' perspectives. BMJ Qual Saf.  2014 Jun; 23(6):457-64.
  • Simms R, Ping H, Fox R. Development of maternity dashboards across a UK health region; current practice, continuing problems. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2013 Sep; 170(1):119-24.

 

Screening Midwives and Fetal Medicine Midwives

We have dedicated specialist midwives skilled in fetal medicine and screening:

  • Sara-Jane Sheldon
  • Nicola Standen
  • Lisa Lintern
  • Gemma Keay

They can talk you through your screening results and can be contacted on 0117 3425708