Dr Kirsten Connan in Hobart, Tasmania | Obstetrician-gynaecologist

Dr Kirsten Connan

Locality: Hobart, Tasmania

Phone: +61 3 6214 3333

Address: 25 Argyle Street 7000 Hobart, TAS, Australia

Website: http://drkirstenconnan.com

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23.01.2022 #ObstetriciansAtPlay A call was made to all O&G doctors around Australia and New Zealand for a ‘RANZCOGs Got Talent’ competition. For those of us not professionally talented with dancing, singing or magic skills (the brief), we resorted to another talent. Somehow our entry took out first place!!! ... Enjoy this fun, with special thanks to Fiona & her gorgeous twins, my 11 year old for her videography skills, and my 14 year old for reminding me just how ‘daggy’ I am https://ranzcog.edu.au/news/got-talent-winners

19.01.2022 #CrazySocksForDocs Friday the 5th of June is Crazy Socks for Doc day. https://www.crazysocks4docs.com.au/our-story/ Crazy Socks for Docs day acknowledges the mental health of healthcare workers AND aims to reduce the stigma associated with mental health. ... Each one of us in the TasOGS team have experienced or have had loved ones affected by mental health. Today is a day to ask each other again; are you ok? and do you need help? Our TasOGS team will be joining in the day wearing our CRAZY SOCKS

17.01.2022 Dr Connan & her family are having a few days of leave this week and heading to Northern Tassie. Dr Portia Spaulding & the amazing TasOGS team will be covering the TasOGS rooms during this time. Please contact the TasOGS rooms on 6214 3333 with any concerns & have a great week. X

16.01.2022 In exactly TWO months (10th December 2020), my daughters (Anika & Isabel) and I will have 'shaved our hair' for Cancer and joined the Worlds Greatest Shave family. I have always had long hair and so have my brave girls. Shaving our hair is a simple gesture to share our support for those family & friends we have had, and continue to have that suffer from Blood Cancers. ... Currently, 47 Australians are diagnosed with blood cancer every day. My father-in-law is one of them. The Worlds Greatest Shave campaign aims to raise vital funds to support the growing number of Australians diagnosed with blood cancer including leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma and other related blood disorders (something I had earlier this year, but am now well). THANK YOU for sharing your support and see you in mid-December with no hair https://secure.leukaemiafoundation.org.au//FundraisingPage

16.01.2022 This SUNDAY for 24 hours the very experienced Dr Steve Sonneveld is kindly covering TasOGS. This is enabling a day of rest for Dr Connan (while Dr Spaulding is on maternity leave), and the opportunity to spend Fathers Day with the father of her children (Anika & Isabel). Please contact the HPH maternity ward on 6214 3383 for any pregnancy issues & attend the HPH emergency department for any urgent gynaecological concerns.... Thank you to Dr Sonneveld for his generous care AND Happy Fathers Day to those who celebrate. X

15.01.2022 Being involved in pregnancy & birthing is such a privilege Today I had such a fun, fabulous, and creative surprise waiting for me. The MOST amazing crocheted baby (now named Maggie). Maggie has the ability to birth both vaginally & at caesarean section. Most of you will know I feel very strongly about the language of birthing and supporting a woman’s choice. This is such an inclusive model for birthing and I just love her! ... Enormous thanks to the clever and amazing Michaela who truly made my week

14.01.2022 Five babies in the week (such a privilege) and the return of regular operating calls for some much needed down time for this doc. This weekend Dr Portia Spaulding will be covering TasOGS via the TasOGS call service. Please contact the HPH maternity ward on 6214 3383 for any pregnancy issues & attend the HPH emergency department for any urgent gynaecological concerns. Thank you to Dr Spaulding for her care during this time.... Happy Weekend to you & your family and see you back at TasOGS on Monday X

14.01.2022 This weekend at TasOGS will see Dr Connan covering on SATURDAY and Dr Irena Nikakis covering on SUNDAY. Please contact the HPH maternity ward on 6214 3383 for any pregnancy issues & attend the HPH emergency department for any urgent gynaecological concerns. Thank you to Dr Nikakis for her care on SUNDAY.... Happy Weekend all and stay warm X See more

14.01.2022 This weekend at TasOGS Dr Irena Nikakis will be covering. Please contact the HPH maternity ward on 6214 3383 for any pregnancy issues & attend the HPH emergency department for any urgent gynaecological concerns. Thank you to Dr Nikakis for her care. Stay warm and happy weekend X

14.01.2022 We all hold mentors and inspiring members of our community, near or far, in our lens of influence. Today the world lost Justice Ruth Badar Ginsburg #RBG. A champion of human equality I have admired for many years If you do not know her story, it is such a worthwhile hour to watch her movie ...

13.01.2022 #A COVID19 2021 baby boom? Are we going to have a spike in births in 2021? I don’t think we know that yet, but we have certainly seen January and February 21 book out faster than most months Don’t forget to see a GP before planning a pregnancy. Your GP will be able to make sure you are maximizing your chance of pregnancy, as well as ensure you start your pregnancy with advice on folate, iodine, health eating, exercise advice, genetic screening and more.

12.01.2022 If you have ENDOMETRIOSIS, this UTAS study is a great way to contribute to the research of ENDO, as well as invest into your own journey and health. And YOU are worth it #Endometriosis... #WomensHealthcare See more

08.01.2022 #BabyNames2020 The year is not yet over, but the interim 2020 most popular baby name list for Australia is just out. Neither of my girls names have ever made the top 10, but we have had almost every name (18/20) on the list from a TasOGS baby born from late 2019 to now ... Are you a traditionalist for classic names, or love the uncommon? https://www.smh.com.au//charlotte-and-oliver-top-aussie-ba

07.01.2022 #GeneticCarrierScreening If you are planning a pregnancy, I would encourage you to see your GP to discuss genetic carrier screening. When possible, this is best done prior to pregnancy. In the years ahead we are anticipating the Federal Government will fund this option for all individuals and couples. Until then, this is screening is privately funded (you pay). ... A great website to do more reading on this is below; https://www.mackenziesmission.org.au

07.01.2022 Happy Winter Solstice Although I am missing our warm winter holiday break this year (very much a privilege), I just LOVE Hobart during winter and seeing our gorgeous kunanyi / Mount Wellington covered in snow. I hope you are all staying safe and warm this weekend. X

07.01.2022 Happiest of Mothers Day to you all Today my thoughts are with those first time mothers, especially as we know you have had a different pregnancy & postnatal time bring COVID-19. My Mothers Day is usually at the Mothers Day Classic, a fundraiser for breast cancer & for us, a tribute to my amazing mother-in-law (Jeanette) who died 8 years ago. ... However you feel about Mothers Day, can I encourage you all to reach out today to one of the amazing women in your personal life. It might be a best friend, a sister, a mother, an Aunt or a neighbour. Let them know how grateful you are for them. Lastly - Happy Mothers Day to my mum Ann X

06.01.2022 Looking for Apps to help with your healthcare? For #endometriosis - the QENDO App For #pregnancyplanning - The Clue Period & Cycle Tracker App... For those doing #IVF - Mindful IVF App During #pregnancy - Mind The Bump App If you have others that you love, you are welcome to share. We are always on the look out for new ideas

04.01.2022 Thank you for the kindness & understanding from all our TasOGS families today as the day turned upside down with a fire in our building. Everyone in our medical precinct building is safe, and the smoke and minor mess is correctable within our rooms (and others). We are truly grateful for the hard work from our fire wardens and the Tasmanian Fire Brigade that kept us all safe. ... TasOGS is anticipating being back to work tomorrow from 8.30am X

03.01.2022 Dr Irena Nikakis will be covering TasOGS this weekend. This will allow Dr Connan to attend the AGES / AAGL Virtual Conference 'The Future of Endoscopic Surgery' AND participate in her teams hockey grand final (Go D/Backs) !! Please contact the HPH maternity ward on 6214 3383 for any pregnancy issues & attend the HPH emergency department for any urgent gynaecological concerns.... Thank you to Dr Nikakis for her care. Enjoy our spring sunshine and happy weekend X

02.01.2022 Dr Connan is now FULL for obstetric bookings in April 2021 and will soon open June 2021. In 2021 Dr Connan is sharing her obstetric cover with TasOGS colleague Dr Spaulding on weekends, but remains the primary obstetrician for weekdays & for as many births as possible (such a special & truly privileged part of obstetric care ).

02.01.2022 Dr Portia Spaulding will be covering TasOGS this weekend via the TasOGS call service. Please contact the HPH maternity ward on 6214 3383 for any pregnancy issues & attend the HPH emergency department for any urgent gynaecological concerns. Thank you to Dr Spaulding for her care during this time.... Happy Weekend X See more

01.01.2022 Today (SUNDAY) for 24 hours the very experienced Dr Steve Sonneveld is kindly covering TasOGS. This is enabling a day of rest for Dr Connan (while Dr Spaulding is on maternity leave), and the opportunity to spend a day in nature. Please contact the HPH maternity ward on 6214 3383 for any pregnancy issues & attend the HPH emergency department for any urgent gynaecological concerns.... Thank you to Dr Sonneveld for his generous care X