RCOG statement: Lancet study examining the effect of maternal exposure to air pollution on birth weight
A study published today in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine, examines the effect of maternal exposure to low concentrations of ambient air pollution on birth weight, as ambient air pollution has previously been associated with restricted fetal growth.
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RCOG statement on the NPEU maternity survey 2014
Today, the National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit (NPEU) at Oxford University has published Safely delivered: A national survey of women’s experiences of maternity care 2014.
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From Science to Subspecialty Practice, January 2016
Many thanks for registering for the From Science to Subspecialty Practice conference between Wednesday 20 and Thursday 21 January 2016. You will receive your certificate of attendance on completion of the online feedback form. Please therefore make sure
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RCOG policy briefing: Changes to clinical reference group in complex obstetrics
NHS England has announced that the Clinical Reference Group (CRG) in Complex Obstetrics within the Women and Children National Programme of Care will now come under collaborative commissioning.
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The RCOG Signs up to Safety
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) has pledged to improve patient safety as part of the national campaign, Sign up to Safety.
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An Evening to Remember Michael Brudenell
All those who knew, worked with, undertook training or research with Michael, or had other professional associations with him are most welcome to join his family and friends at this celebration of his life.
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Reminiscence Event: Steptoe and Edwards 40th Anniversary Lecture
September 2019 marks the 90th anniversary of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. There have been many advances in women’s health care during this time including the development, introduction and subsequent success of in-vitro
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Stepping forward
I was very privileged to preside over last Friday’s admissions ceremony where we welcomed our new fellows. It was a special occasion, made more special by the august company present that day. To an outsider, being made a fellow of a royal medical
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Wider networks for more comprehensive care
The Department of Health made the announcement about the formation of four strategic clinical networks last week (26 July 2012). This is a step forward for the NHS as it will mean significant improvements in the way services are structured, delivered
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Why Obs and Gynae? by Rachel Boyce
Each year, the RCOG invites foundation trainees to tell us why they’ve chosen a career in O&G for the Why Obs and Gynae? prize.
This is a submission from Rachel Boyce, an FY2 at Southern General Hospital, Glasgow.
I’ve never wanted to be a surgeon.
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