Welcome to the sixth episode of season two of Conversations in Fetal Medicine, where we talk to Mr David Howe. It's the last episode of this season, but not the end of the podcast - season three is already being planned! David is a recently retired consultant obstetrician who specialised in complex fetal problems and prenatal (before birth) diagnosis.Training and education:Undergraduate training in BristolPost-graduate training in obstetrics and gynaecology, WessexSub-specialty training, Birmingham Women's HospitalExperience:Mr Howe worked for University Hospital Southampton since February 1996 until 2023. He was responsible for complex fetal problems and prenatal (before birth) diagnosis, and ran a clinic for monochorionic twins. He was also the obstetric lead for the joint obstetric cardiac clinic.Alongside his role as a consultant in obstetrics, Mr Howe was an honorary senior lecturer in fetomaternal medicine.Key achievementsEstablishing the Wessex fetal and maternal medicine serviceClinical director for obstetrics and gynaecology, 2001 to 2006Divisional director of women and children’s services, 2006 to 2007Developing a sub-specialty service and sub-specialty training programme in fetal and maternal medicineWe have not included any patient identifiable information, and this podcast is intended for professional education rather than patient information (although welcome anyone interested in the field to listen). Please get in touch with feedback or suggestions for future guests or topics: conversationsinfetalmed@gmail.com, or via Twitter (X) or Instagram via @fetalmedcast. Music by Crowander ('Acoustic romance') used under creative commons licence. Podcast created, hosted and edited by Dr Jane Currie.