MrsDenise Mc Guinness

Denise joined UCD as a Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Midwifery (0.5) in December 2018. Denise is a Registered General Nurse and Midwife with a Professional Certificate in Clinical Health Sciences Education. Denise qualified as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant in July 2007. Denise is the Programme Director for the UCD Post Graduate Professional Certificate in Breastfeeding and Lactation which has attracted a wide multidisciplinary student base from Nursing, Midwifery, Public Health, General Practice, Dietetics and Obstetrics; and Module Coordinator for Maternal Health and Lactation.
Denise has a clinical background primarily in the field of midwifery and was employed as a Clinical Midwife Specialist in Lactation at The National Maternity Hospital in Dublin, for over 11 years. Denise additionally held a Clinical Tutor in Midwifery Post (0.5) in the University of Dublin, Trinity College Dublin between 2014 and 2017, in addition to her clinical post.
Denise also holds clinical experience in antenatal care, theatres and intensive care.
Denise completed an MSc Research in the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems University College Dublin in 2013. Denise’s research explored the experiences of bereaved mothers as they suppressed lactation following the loss of a baby. A national breast care leaflet was an outcome of the study, to support women with breast care following the loss of a new born infant. More recently Denise achieved a Professional Certificate in Innovation and Creativity in Education UCD (2020) and was awarded Fellowship of the Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery RCSI (2020) by examination.
Denise has presented at conferences both nationally and internationally.   An annual Spring Breastfeeeding Series has been established in the UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery & Health Systems in collaboration with UCD Assistant Professor in Public Health Nursing, Niamh Vickers. 
Denise’s research Interests and publications include the field of Breastfeeding and Lactation and Teaching and Learning, primarily. Recent research topics include Extended Breastfeeding in Ireland, Breastfeeding among women with a raised BMI, Antenatal Colostrum Harvesting for women with Diabetes, A National study exploring the Breastfeeding KPAs of GPs, GP Trainees and GPNs. Denise is interesested in breastfeeding friendly initiatives and progressing  "We're Breastfeeding friendly UCD " with colleagues across the university.
Denise demonstrates initiative, evidence- based practices and management skills both in an acute and academic setting. She has excellent communication skills, a positive attitude and the ability to motivate and achieve excellent results.