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In her latest blog, RCOG President Professor Ranee Thakar explores the College’s vital maternity safety work, alongside a range of other important RCOG policy and advocacy initiatives focused on improving the health of women and girls.

Friday 29 August 2025

New NMPA report reveals significant shifts in birth trends in Great Britain

The NMPA, led by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists has published a new report calling on national governments to respond to changing maternity trends. Maternity services need an appropriate allocation of resources, such as workforce, finances, bed/cot and obstetric theatre capacity, to optimise women and birthing people’s options for how they choose to give birth.

Thursday 11 September 2025

RCOG responds to HSSIB’s report: An exploratory review of maternity and neonatal services

The RCOG responds to HSSIB’s report: An exploratory review of maternity and neonatal services. The report summarises information HSSIB collected during an exploratory review of maternity and neonatal services in spring 2025.

Tuesday 19 August 2025

The RCOG responds to the announcement of the Chair for the rapid review of maternity and neonatal safety

The RCOG has responded to today's announcement that former diplomat Baroness Valerie Amos will Chair the rapid review of maternity and neonatal safety in England.

Thursday 14 August 2025

RCOG writes to the UK Prime Minister expressing deep concern at the impact of the ongoing conflict in Gaza on women and girls

On Friday 25th July, the College wrote to the UK Prime Minister to express its deep concern at the impact of the ongoing conflict in Gaza on women and girls, including women who are pregnant and those who have recently given birth, and the healthcare workers supporting them.

Monday 28 July 2025

RCOG opens consultation on new Good Practice Paper on Planned Caesarean Birth Services

The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) has today launched a consultation on its draft Good Practice Paper on the Provision of Planned Caesarean Birth Services in the UK.

Thursday 24 July 2025

Professor Ranee Thakar, RCOG President, appointed as Honorary Professor of Women’s Health at University of Liverpool

Professor Ranee Thakar, RCOG President, appointed as Honorary Professor of Women’s Health at University of Liverpool.

Wednesday 23 July 2025

Blog: It’s time to refresh the Women’s Health Strategy for England

Dr Ranee Thakar, RCOG President, reflects on the RCOG’s review of the progress made in the implementation of the Women’s Health Strategy for England and the need for refocused efforts on achieving better for women.

Tuesday 22 July 2025

RCOG responds to the Five x More Black Maternity Experiences Report: Continuing the Conversation on Black Maternal Care in the UK

A new report from Five x More shares the experiences of over 1,100 Black and Black mixed-heritage women who accessed NHS maternity services between July 2021 and March 2025. Covering antenatal, labour and birth, and postnatal care, the findings show that despite increased awareness, Black women continue to face racism and poorer care.

Monday 21 July 2025

Blog: Reflections from the 78th World Health Assembly

Global Health Trainee, Dr Alice Beardmore-Gray, reflects on the RCOG’s attendance at the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva from 19 – 22 May. The RCOG delegation also included Nia Sheppard (RCOG Senior Global Programmes Manager) and Dr Michalina Drejza (Chair of the Global Health Trainees’ Committee).

Thursday 10 July 2025