Dr Hamizah Ismail started her obstetric and gynaecology career in 1989 after she completed the four-year Master's training in 1996 from Hospital University Science Malaysia. She then served as a specialist with the Malaysian Ministry of Health (Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan), then in the private sector as a consultant in Kuantan Medical Hospital. She worked as a consultant in a premier private hospital (Muscat Private Hospital) in the Sultanate of Oman.
In 2007, she became an Associate Professor with the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, IIUM. She received perinatal training in Chang Gung Memorial Hospital / University and Taichung Veteran General Hospital for morbidly adherent placenta. On sabbatical leave, she joined the high-risk pregnancy team of Royal Hospital, Sultanate of Oman as a senior consultant. Her special interest is in managing intrauterine growth restriction and morbidly adherent placenta.
She has been involved in the training of undergraduate students and supervising postgraduate students. She served as a coordinator for Year 3 Islamic Input in Medical Programme (IIMP) and currently the coordinator to the Year 5 undergraduate students.
She has both local and international publications and has been involved in research that includes morbidly adherent placenta, intrauterine growth restriction and maternal obesity. She has presented papers in local and international congresses.
She served as a volunteer with MERCY Malaysia at Kandahar Hospital, Afghanistan and in Cambodia. She served the Federation of Family Planning Malaysia as the Medical Chairperson and also the Pahang Family Planning Association. Dr. Hamizah serves as the Honorary Secretary to the Perinatal Society of Malaysia and is a Council Member of Reproductive Health Association, Pahang.

• Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Clinical Medicine ~ Obstetrics - Maternal Fetal Medicine Subspecialist
• Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Clinical Medicine ~ Obstetrics - Placenta Accreta
• Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Clinical Medicine ~ Obstetrics - Obesity in Pregnancy
• Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Clinical Medicine ~ Obstetrics - IUGR / Fetal Growth

CLINICAL POSTGRADUATE OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY I	2020/2021 2019/2020
CLINICAL POSTGRADUATE OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY II	2020/2021 2019/2020
CLINICAL POSTGRADUATE OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY III	2019/2020 2020/2021
CLINICAL POSTGRADUATE OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY IV	2020/2021 2019/2020
WOMEN'S HEALTH AND DISEASES I	2014/2015 2015/2016 2016/2017 2013/2014 2018/2019 2020/2021 2012/2013 2019/2020 2011/2012 2017/2018 2010/2011
WOMEN'S HEALTH AND DISEASES II	2018/2019 2015/2016 2010/2011 2019/2020 2014/2015 2016/2017 2017/2018 2020/2021 2013/2014 2011/2012

Completed

2015 - 2018	Exploring Breastfeeding Practice Among Muslim Mothers Who Breastfeed for Duration of Two years in Community Setting
2015 - 2018	Investigation of fenugreek seeds aqueous extract for prevention of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome in the rat animal model
2012 - 2012	Knowledge, Attitude and Practice about Breastfeeding
2011 - 2015	RU 2011 -Maternal Body Mass Index (BMI) and Pregnancy Outcome among primigravidan at Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan.
2010 - 2013	Covert And Overt Post Partum Urinary Retention, Risk Factors And Outcome
2010 - 2012	Role of Phosphorylated Insulin-like Growth Factor Binding Protein-1 in Prediction and Management of Preterm Labour

On-Going

2021 - Present	Expression of Group B Streptococcus Virulence Genes in GBS Isolates From High Vaginal Swab Samples of Pregnant Women and Their Association with Preterm Delivery
2021 - Present	Breast Feeding in During Covid-19 Pandemic : Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Study
2021 - Present	Clitoral Hood Anatomical, Variation and Its Relation to Clitoral Hood Adhesion, Clitoral Discharge, Sexual Satisfan and Female Circumcision
2021 - Present	Maternal Nad New Born Serum Level Of Micronutrients At Birth: A Cross Sectional Study
2021 - Present	Maternal and New Born Serum Level of Micronutrient at Birth : A Cross Sectional Study
2021 - Present	Knowledge, Attitude and Behaviours of Muslim Malaysia Mothers on Breastfeeding, Wet-nursing, Milkinship and Human Milk Banking and Islamic Prespective (Fiqh and Shari'ah) in Pahang, Malaysia
2021 - Present	Expression Of Group B Streptococcus Virulence Genes In Gbs Isolates From High Vaginal Swab Samples Of Pregnant Women And Their Association With Preterm Delivery
2021 - Present	Knowledge,Attitude, Behaviours Of Muslim Malaysian Mothers On Breastfeeding, Wet- Nursing,Milkinship And Human Milk Banking And Islamic Perspective (Fiqh And Shari?ah) In Pahang,Malaysia
2019 - Present	Specific microRNAs among milk siblings: An epigenetics approach towards understanding the basis of milk kinship
2019 - Present	THE ASSOCIATION OF GHRELIN AND LEPTIN HORMONE IN POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME WOMEN
2019 - Present	Effectiveness of UNICEF/WHO 20-hour breastfeeding Course in Improving Health Professionals? Knowledge, Attitudes and Practice towards Breastfeeding among IIUM Medical Centre healthcare professionals
2019 - Present	Molecular approach of platelet activating factor (PAF) in mediating the inflammation-induced human preterm delivery.
2018 - Present	Expression of Group B Streptococcus virulence genes in rectovaginal swab samples of symptomatic pregnant women, in association with preterm birth.
2011 - Present	Guidebooks For Student's Workshop and Manual For Medical Teachers To Hasten The Implementation of The Consensus Of The Review Of The "Islamic Input In Medical Program

Article

2021	Human milk MicroRNAs in the development of infant’s immune system: a systematic review. Journal of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences (JBCS), 6 (1) pp. 10-15
2021	Optimization of cell-free plasma RNA extraction for downstream application. Science Letters, 15 (2) pp. 60-78
2020	Breastfeeding wages according to Al Quran and Al Sunnah. International Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation, 24 (4) pp. 2522-2529
2020	Overt and covert postpartum urinary retention, risk factors and complications. EJMED, European Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, 2 (4) pp. 1-5
2020	The implementation of Shariah compliant human milk bank for premature infants in Malaysia. Journal of Critical Reviews, 7 (16) pp. 1007-1012
2019	Benefits of breast milk for health care: analysis from the Islamic perspective. Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, 10 (09) pp. 1846-1850
2019	Benefits of breast milk for health care: analysis from the Islamic perspective.. Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, 10 (9) pp. 1846-1850
2019	The correlation of maternal childbirth experience satisfaction with postnatal depression, anxiety and stress scoring. International Journal of Innovative Research in Medical Science (IJIRMS), 4 (7) pp. 435-440
2018	Induction of labour using foley catheter: traction versus non traction technique, a randomized prospective study.. The Journal of Medical Research, () pp. 258-262
2017	Nutritional knowledge, attitude and practice among antenatal and postnatal mothers in Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan (HTAA), Kuantan, Pahang 2016. International Medical Journal Malaysia (IMJM), 17 (Special Issue 1) pp. 167-173
2016	A retrospective review of 25 cases of lethal fetal anomalies. International Medical Journal Malaysia, 15 (1) pp. 19-23
2015	Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS) among women attending gynaecology clinic and its effect on their social life . The International Medical Journal Malaysia, 14 (Supp.) pp. 4-5
2015	The effects of maternal serum lipid on maternal blood pressure and fetal birth weight: a prospective cohort study. Gynecology & Obstetrics, 5 (2) pp. 1000276-1
2014	Fetal programming: at a glance. PSM Bulletin , () pp.
2014	Is portable three-dimensional ultrasound a valid technique for measurement of postpartum urinary bladder volume?. Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 53 () pp. 12-16
2014	Second-trimester uterine rupture: lessons learnt. Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences , 21 (4) pp. 61-65
2014	Third/ fourth degree perineal tear: does anorectal symptoms correlate with manometry and endo-anal scan result?. An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 121 () pp. 227-227
2013	Knowledge, attitude and practice towards breastfeeding among mothers in Kuantan, Malaysia. Malaysian Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 8 (22) pp. 83-83
2013	Knowledge, perception and attitude among pregnant mothers towards ibadah. International Medical Journal Malaysia, 12 (2) pp.
2013	Role of Phosphorylated insulin-like growth factor binding protein-1(Phigfbp-1) in prediction of preterm delivery. Malaysian Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 8 (22 (Supp.)) pp. 84
2012	Exaggerated placenta site in placenta previa: an imaging differential diagnosis of placenta accreta, placental site trophoblastic tumor and molar pregnancy. Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 51 (3) pp. 440-442
2012	Maternal outcome of early versus late termination of pregnancy among pregnant mothers with prenatal diagnosis of lethal fetal anomalies: a retrospective review. BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 119 () pp. 77
2012	Maternal outcome of prenatally diagnosed lethal fetal anomalies: a year review. International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 119 (3) pp. S713-S713
2012	Overt and covert postpartum urinary retention, risk factors and complications - a cohort study at Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan (HTAA), Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia. BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 119 (SuppS1) pp. 109-110
2012	Sequelae of fetal growth restriction. Journal of Medical Ultrasound, 20 (4) pp. 191-200
2012	The effects of maternal body mass index (BMI) on the pregnancy outcome among primigravida who delivered at Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan (HTAA), Kuantan, Pahang. BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 119 (Oct.) pp. 37
2011	Bladder scan vs urethral catheterization for measurement of immediate post partum bladder volume. Malaysian Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 8 (21) pp. 41-42
2011	Fetal intra-abdominal umbilical vein varix in monochorionic twin: is it significant?. Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences , () pp.
2011	Second trimester uterine rupture: lesson learned. Malaysian Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 8 (21) pp. 78-79
2011	Transobsturator tape (TOT) procedure: the Ipoh experience . Journal of University of Malaya Medical Center, 14 (1) pp. 10-20
2010	Temporary cross-clamping of the infrarenal abdominal aorta during cesarean hysterectomy to control operative blood loss in placenta previa increta/percreta . Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 49 (1) pp. 72-76

Conference or Workshop Item

2018	The efficacy of modified Viennese manual perineal protection (VMPP) at second stage of labour. In: IUGA 43rd Annual Meeting 2018,
2017	Induction of labour using foley catheter: traction versus no traction a randomized prospective study.. In: 25th Congress of the Obstetrical & Gynaecological Society Of Malaysia,
2017	Monochorionic monoamniotic twin: prenatal diagnosis of cord entanglement and its management. In: 24th Regional Congress of Perinatal Society of Malaysia 2017,
2017	The outcome of transpelvic magnetic stimulation (TPMS) in treating women with urinary incontinence and overactive bladder : a prospective observational study. In: 25th Congress of the Obstetrical & Gynaecological Society Of Malaysia,
2016	A prospective study of caesarean section for foetal distress: Relation with umbilical cord arterial blood gases and neonatal outcome. In: 12th Asia Pasific Congress in Maternal Fetal Medicine 2016,
2016	Breastfeeding in Islamic perspective: a thematic analysis. In: 2nd World Congress on Integration and Islamicisation: Focus on Medical and Health Care Sciences (2WCII 2016),
2016	Interpretation of modified glucose tolerance test in Malaysia population. In: 12th Asia Pasific Congress in Maternal Fetal Medicine 2016,
2016	Nutritional knowledge, attitude and practice during pregnancy among antenatal and postnatal mothers in HTAA, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia 2016. In: 12th Asia Pacific Congress in Maternal Fetal Medicine,
2016	Protection of life & progeny: do our mothers have good nutritional knowledge, attitude and practice?. In: 2nd World Congress on Integration Islamicisation: Focus On Medical & Health Care Sciences 2016 (2WCII-2016),
2016	The efficacy of modified Viennese manual perineal protection (VMPP) versus conventional technique in perineal protection at second stage of labour: A randomize case control study. In: 12th Asia Pasific Congress in Maternal Fetal Medicine 2016,
2014	The effect of maternal serum lipid on maternal blood pressure and fetal birth weight. A prospective Cohort Study at maternal child health centre. In: 20th World Congress on Controversies in Obstetrics, Gynecology & Infertility (COGI) 2014,
2014	The effect of pre pregnancy Body Mass Index (BMI) and intrapregnancy weight gain on the pregnancy outcome among primigravida: a crossectional study at Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan Kuantan. In: The 20th World Congress in Controversies in Obstetrics, Gynecology & Infertility (COGI),
2014	Third/fourth degree perineal tear: does anorectal symptoms correlate with manometry and endo-anal scan result? . In: The 20th World Congress in Controversies in Obstetrics, Gynecology & Infertility (COGI),
2013	Knowledge, attitude and practice towards breastfeeding among mothers in Kuantan, Malaysia. In: 22nd Malaysian International Congress of Gynaecology and Obstetrics,
2012	Material outcome of early versus late termination of pregnancy among pregnant mothers with prenatal diagnosis of lethal fetal anomalies: a retrospective review. In: 10th RCOG International Scientific Congress ,
2012	Maternal outcome of prenatally diagnosed lethal fetal anomalies: a year review. In: XXth World Wide International Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecology,
2012	The effects of maternal body mass index (BMI) on the pregnancy outcome among primigravida who delivered at Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan (HTAA), Kuantan, Pahang. In: 10th RCOG International Scientific Congress ,
2011	Bladder scan vs urethral cathetarization for measurement of immediate post partum bladder volume. In: 21st congress of the Obstetrician and Gynaecological society of Malaysia In collaboration with the Institute of O& G. Royal College Ireland,
2011	Placenta Cretas: Early Diagnosis is Needed. In: Asia Pacific Congress in Maternal Fetal Medicine,
2011	Second trimester uterine rupture: lesson learned. In: 21st Congress of the Obstetrical and Gyeaecological Society of Malaysia,
2010	Monochorionic twins with co-win death - detectable yet unpreventable risk to the living twin . In: 20th Congress of OGSM,
2009	Prenatal ultrasound detection of fetal omphaloccle leading to diagnosis of a subtle unbalanced chromosome translocation: unbalanced chromosome: translocation, der(7) t (7p;9p): case report (to upload) . In: 12th World Congress of the World Federation of Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology,

Book

2019	Buku panduan penggunaan dan pengisian buku rekod kesihatan ibu hamil. Bahagian Pembangunan Kesihatan Keluarga, Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia, ISBN:
2019	Buku panduan penggunaan dan pengisian buku rekod kesihatan ibu hamil. Bahagian Pembangunan Kesihatan Keluarga, Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia, ISBN:
2017	Breastfeeding practice among Malays in community. IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-418-756-9
2017	Induction of labour with Prostaglandin in previous scar. IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-418-728-6
2017	Modified Viennese (VMPP) technique for perineal protection during labour. IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-418-729-3