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Patients say 'Thank You' to Island's 'retired' gynaecologist and obstetrician

Michele Moroney has been partly responsible for at least 700 babies

Patients who've been looked after by a popular gynaecologist and obstetrician on the Isle of Man are saying 'Thank You'. 

Michele Moroney retired in May after 24 years in post. 

However she hasn't gone too far - she's still running the satellite IVF service and working on the Women's Healthcare Strategy.

Mrs Moroney has a special interest in fertility issues and estimates that, over the years, she may have assisted in the birth of least 700 babies. 

“She gave us our dream come true – a beautiful baby boy.”  Patient

Johanna Roberts became a mum 22 years ago thanks to Mrs Moroney and told Manx Radio she will be forever grateful:

And the mother of Cameron Russell, who was born in 2002 - and who now lives in Australia - described her as making her dream come true:

Mrs Moroney's colleagues too are full of admiration: 

“I will be forever thankful for what she gave me, which I thought I’d never have.” - Johanna Roberts

Mrs Moroney told Manx Radio she doesn't think she's done anything out of the ordinary and believes her work has been an honour:

You can hear the full interview with Mrs Moroney in our latest Newscast, available now HERE.

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