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RoyalCollegeObsGyn

@RCObsGyn

The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) works to improve healthcare for women and girls everywhere.

 London, UK
rcog.org.uk
Joined October 2009
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🟰 Our Safe Staffing = Safe Care campaign was officially launched this week at Westminster! We were joined by midwives and maternity support workers who told MPs the realities of working in maternity. Read more here: buff.ly/xHiY9Zu
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Marie-Louise Connolly@mlchealthJan 8
Women’s health in NI - ⁦@RCObsGyn⁩ hits out at gynae waits - figures have got worse not better.. these women speak out. ⁦@endowarriorsni⁩ ⁦@MenopauseNI⁩ bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cddg…
Endometriosis: Woman on waiting list in 'excruciating' pain

Endometriosis: Woman on waiting list in 'excruciating' pain

According to the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 59,733 women in NI are now on waiting lists.

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Today, we have published our report #TheFertilitySector 2024/25. This is our annual publication on HFEA licensed clinics. Read the full report here: bit.ly/HFEA-TheFertilitySect… #FertilitySector #Fertility
The post displays the text ‘The Fertility Sector 2024/25, annual publication on HFEA licensed clinics.

ALT The post displays the text ‘The Fertility Sector 2024/25, annual publication on HFEA licensed clinics.

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A report from @RCObsGyn outlines recommendations for implementing sustainable practices in pre and post-natal maternity care. Read more about the Green Maternity Report and comments from experts 👇 twinkl.co.uk/l/uyz71
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MBRRACE UK@mbrrace2 Oct 2025
Last chance to book to book your ticket for the 2025 MBRRACE-UK Perinatal virtual conference! Thursday 9th October 2025 Find out more and book your place: npeu.ox.ac.uk/mbrrace-uk/boo…
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Baby Lifeline 💙@babylifeline17 Sep 2025
💙 Professor @RaneeThakar, President of the @RCObsGyn, shares why patient safety is so important. Together, we’re raising awareness and calling for safer care for every mother and baby on World Patient Safety Day 2025. 🌍👶 #BabyLifeline #WorldPatientSafetyDay #WPSD2025
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📢 Postpartum Contraception Training Course | 15 October 2025 | 09:00–17:00 This one-day training is aimed at: - O&G ST1–3 trainees - Doctors on the O&G specialty portfolio pathway 🎟 Limited to 60 participants - book early. 👉 Register now: cosrh.org/Public/Event_Displ…
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UK Health Security Agency
@UKHSA1 Sep 2025
Whooping cough can be life-threatening for newborn babies, but mums-to-be can help protect their unborn child. Women usually have the vaccine around 20 weeks of their pregnancy - this will protect your baby for the first few weeks of their life. 🔗 nhs.uk/conditions/whooping-c…
The pertussis vaccine, given to pregnant women, helps protect young babies against whooping cough from birth. Whooping cough can be life threatening in babies.

ALT The pertussis vaccine, given to pregnant women, helps protect young babies against whooping cough from birth. Whooping cough can be life threatening in babies.

If you’re pregnant, getting vaccinated gives your baby the best protection against whooping cough. Getting vaccinated is quick and easy. Speak to your midwife or contact your GP practice.

ALT If you’re pregnant, getting vaccinated gives your baby the best protection against whooping cough. Getting vaccinated is quick and easy. Speak to your midwife or contact your GP practice.

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ASH@AshOrgUK14 Aug 2025
🚨 In a powerful opinion piece in @bmj_latest health leaders from @TheBMA, @RCPhysicians, @theRCN, @rcpsych, @MidwivesRCM & @RCObsGyn have sounded the alarm over the threat of cuts to NHS tobacco dependence treatment services.
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NHS funding for IVF varies considerably across the UK depending on national or local funding criteria. We welcome the @RCObsGyn recent report in response to the Women's Health Strategy, which calls for more equitable access to NHS-funded fertility treatment. #Fertility #IVF
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Too many parents aren’t getting the help they need after #PregnancyLoss or #BabyLoss. Join us in calling on the government to take action to improve mental health care for bereaved parents ➡️ act.sands.org.uk/email-your-…
Quote from Mother whose baby died at 27 weeks gestation: 'I was told over and over again that the lists were too long or there wasn’t capacity for me to access this type of support. I was turned away from multiple organisations and all NHS options.' Source: Lost in the system: Bereaved parents experiences of mental health care following baby loss. Logo: Sands

ALT Quote from Mother whose baby died at 27 weeks gestation: 'I was told over and over again that the lists were too long or there wasn’t capacity for me to access this type of support. I was turned away from multiple organisations and all NHS options.' Source: Lost in the system: Bereaved parents experiences of mental health care following baby loss. Logo: Sands

More than 4 in 5 bereaved parents told us they needed specialist psychological support, but only 1 in 6 of them were able to access help via the NHS. Source: Lost in the system: Bereaved parents experiences of mental health care following baby loss. Logo: Sands

ALT More than 4 in 5 bereaved parents told us they needed specialist psychological support, but only 1 in 6 of them were able to access help via the NHS. Source: Lost in the system: Bereaved parents experiences of mental health care following baby loss. Logo: Sands

When bereaved parents could access support through the NHS, 87% told us it was helpful. Bar chart shows this. Source: Lost in the system: Bereaved parents experiences of mental health care following baby loss. Logo: Sands

ALT When bereaved parents could access support through the NHS, 87% told us it was helpful. Bar chart shows this. Source: Lost in the system: Bereaved parents experiences of mental health care following baby loss. Logo: Sands

Quote from Bereaved mother whose baby died at 37 weeks’ gestation 'My loss affected every part of my life. I lost friendships, I had to leave my job, family relationships continue to be strained, I am now unable to afford the private therapy.' Source: Lost in the system: Bereaved parents experiences of mental health care following baby loss. Logo: Sands

ALT Quote from Bereaved mother whose baby died at 37 weeks’ gestation 'My loss affected every part of my life. I lost friendships, I had to leave my job, family relationships continue to be strained, I am now unable to afford the private therapy.' Source: Lost in the system: Bereaved parents experiences of mental health care following baby loss. Logo: Sands

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Group B Strep Support@GBSSupport8 Jul 2025
📢 It’s Group B Strep Awareness Week!! Group B Strep (GBS) is the most common cause of life-threatening infection in babies up to 90 days old. If you know someone who is pregnant, tell them about group B Strep this week! It could save a baby’s life! #GBSAW
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‘Why is intrapartum care so complex ?’ Brilliant exploration of the challenges, complexities, and how we can improve together, from ⁦@susannacrowe⁩ ⁦@RCObsGyn⁩ #RCOG2025 #maternitysafety
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Group B Strep Support@GBSSupport25 Jun 2025
Our Chief Executive, Jane Plumb, shares how #RCOG2025 has been a great opportunity to raise awareness for group B Strep, share resources and connect with passionate people improving maternal and newborn health ❤️ @RCObsGyn
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@rsog_rwanda24 Jun 2025
Proud to have Dr. Dereje Gashaw & Dr. Temesgen Tantu representing @rsog_rwanda at #RCOG2025 🇬🇧 Presenting on rare & vital topics in maternal surgery and obstetrics—from uterovaginal prolapse to term abdominal pregnancy Global learning, local impact #MaternalHealth #globalhealth
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Sugha Murugesu@SughaMuru24 Jun 2025
An excellent first day at #RCOG2025 - inspiring President address, brilliant AEPU session and grateful for the opportunity to present our work on early pregnancy and machine learning @proftombourne @SasoGynaecology @RCObsGyn @aepuuk @imperialcollege
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I am truly honoured to have delivered my plenary talk on counting #obstetric #fistula at the @RCObsGyn World Congress 2025. I used the platform to elevate voices of women suffering from this preventable condition, discussed the numbers and innovative action needed to get to ZERO.
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Ahmed Mo’d@Ahmedkotb8223 Jun 2025
Amazing work by the complex obstetric surgery team presented today at the @RCObsGyn congress. Highlighting the brilliant work done in the last two years @AccretaResearch @RWT_NHS
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BSACP@BSACP23 Jun 2025
Replying to @BSACP @wvnorman @RCObsGyn @clareemurph
We’re all done with our panel for today, thank you to everyone involved! @doctorjjrw @wvnorman @DrAnneKihara @lohrpa @clareemurph @RCObsGyn #RCOG2025
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Health and Social Care Secretary @WesStreeting announced a national maternity investigation at @RCObsGyn Shaped by families failed by the system, the investigation comes alongside a set of immediate actions to improve care in NHS maternity and neonatal services.
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting speaking at RCOG World Congress 2025

ALT Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting speaking at RCOG World Congress 2025

Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting speaking at RCOG World Congress 2025

ALT Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting speaking at RCOG World Congress 2025

Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting speaking at RCOG World Congress 2025

ALT Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting speaking at RCOG World Congress 2025

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