1. Hellenic Society of Perinatal Medicine
Greece GR
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Established in Athens 1976
Joined UENPS in 2018
Current president: George Daskalakis
Name of country in national language: HELLAS
No of inhabitants: 10,738,000
No of annual births: 92,000
Members
The Hellenic Society of Perinatal Medicine has regular members, honorary members and assessors. No of Members: 467 (252 OB/GYN, 215 PED/NEON)
HSPM members may become all specialized obstetricians and neonatologists who have been educated and engaged in Perinatal and Fetal Medicine. Also pediatricians whose subspecialties are related to perinatal period issues (pediatric neurologists, pediatric cardiologists, pediatric nephrologists, doctors specialized in human development etc.), as well as doctors of other medical specialties directly related to the perinatal period (anesthesiologists, perinatal epidemiologists, perinatal pathologists, pediatric haematologists, child surgeons, geneticists etc.). Elections every 2 years.
Previous activities
The Hellenic Society of Perinatal Medicine is a member of:
The World Association of Perinatal Medicine
The European Association of Perinatal Medicine
The South East European Society of Perinatal Medicine (founding member)
The UENPS
National Conference of Perinatal Medicine in Athens (every 2 years)
Organized the XIX European Congress of Perinatal Medicine 2004 (Athens)
Protocols in Perinatal Medicine
Several Conferences throughout Greece
Journal of “Perinatal Medicine & Neonatology”

2. Hellenic Society of Perinatal Medicine
Greece GR
Home page:
Contact address:
Established in Athens 1976
Joined UENPS in 2018
Current president: George Daskalakis
Name of country in national language: HELLAS
No of inhabitants: 10,738,000
No of annual births: 92,000
The main current goals and challenges
To promote the objectives of Perinatal Medicine. To establish the best possible care for the fetus and the neonate.
To achieve a closer cooperation between obstetricians, neonatologists and all related specialties dealing with
fetus and newborn-related health issues.
The HSPM now is preparing a national campaign for the national and also european problem of the low birth rate.
It is estimated that in 30 years from now the Greek population will decline by about 2,500,000 people.
Expectations from UENPS in 2018
Join meetings in Perinatology, Locally organized advanced courses in Perinatal and Neonatal care. Participation in international meetings organized by UENPS, multicenter studies, committees of UENPS.