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The decision to overturn abortion ruling
#RoeVsWade
is an unconscionable attack on the health and rights of women and girls in the United States. We are shocked that the future of so many people has been dictated by politics rather than evidence-based opinion. (1/2)
Sending our best wishes to our Royal Patron HRH The Princess of Wales on her birthday.
We look forward to continuing our work with HRH to improve the health of women and their families.
We stand in solidarity with midwives up and down the country as they hold vigils today to call for urgent action to address the challenges facing maternity services and staff.
#marchformidwives
Last month, we were delighted to welcome Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal
@RoyalFamily
and Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge
@KensingtonRoyal
to open our Union Street headquarters in London. (1/2)
We have joined over 100 global healthcare organisations including
@FSRH_uk
,
@FIGOHQ
and
@ACOG
in condemning the decision by the US Supreme Court. Find out more:
View the joint statement:
#RoeVsWade
Yesterday we were delighted to welcome Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal
@RoyalFamily
and RCOG Royal Patron Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge
@KensingtonRoyal
to the official opening of the RCOG headquarters. (1/2)
“These new headquarters mark an exciting chapter for us as they become home to a collection of women’s healthcare organisations that are dedicated to providing, and advocating for, women’s healthcare."
@morris_ep
, President of the RCOG.
Happy birthday to the Duchess of Cambridge, who became our Royal Patron in 2018. 🎂
We wish the Duchess happiness and health, and look forward to working with her to advance
#womenshealth
at home and beyond.
Happy birthday to our Royal Patron, the Duchess of Cambridge. Thank you for your work to support charities and individuals on the frontline during the pandemic.
@KensingtonRoyal
Our Patron, The Duchess of Cambridge
@KensingtonRoyal
& The Princess Royal, Patron,
@MidwivesRCM
will visit the RCOG building for an official opening event on 27 April. We look forward to welcoming HRHs to discuss our collaborative work to improve maternal and women’s healthcare.
We are delighted to announce the RCOG headquarters is officially open!
We are proud to have nine fantastic women’s healthcare organisations working under one roof, and we look forward to working closer than ever to improve and advocate for better care.
Preparations are in full swing as we look forward to welcoming HRH The Princess Royal and RCOG Royal Patron HRH The Duchess of Cambridge
@KensingtonRoyal
to the official opening of the RCOG headquarters. Stay tuned for updates throughout the day.
Yesterday was a very special day as we welcomed Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal
@RoyalFamily
and RCOG Royal Patron Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge
@KensingtonRoyal
to the official opening of the RCOG headquarters.
Introducing a new global hub for maternity care and women’s health.
This new building illustrates the importance of sector collaboration in finding solutions to improve maternal healthcare.
We support
@StonewallUK
and the
@GoodLawProject
in their intervention. We remain concerned about the potential effect the Court’s judgement will have on children and young people’s access to sexual and reproductive healthcare.
Supported by
@GoodLawProject
, we have applied to intervene in the appeal of the Bell v Tavistock judgement affecting trans young people’s access to puberty blockers. We are applying with three other expert organisations, but are supported by many more. Read on here:
We continue to urge all pregnant women to get vaccinated against COVID-19, in line with advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination & Immunisation and
@DHSCgovuk
. (1/4)
Both are harmful practices that create and exacerbate social, cultural and political beliefs that a women’s value is based on whether or not she is a virgin before marriage.
To find out more visit: (3/3)
The COVID-19 vaccine and booster is safe to have at any stage during pregnancy. This infographic has been designed to help health care professionals discuss COVID-19 vaccination with pregnant women.
Earlier this week Their Royal Highnesses spent time observing a demonstration of the newly developed
@tommys
app, a medical app-based device that can be used by maternity staff to improve upon the current checklist method for antenatal risk assessment.
Leaked documents suggest that the US Supreme Court could soon overturn the right to legal abortion in the United States. A decision like this would remove legal access to abortion for millions of women and girls and be detrimental to sexual and reproductive health. (1/2)
We want to send a message to our members and health care workers, as well as others affected by this decision, reaffirming our commitment to continue the fight for the recognition of abortion care as essential healthcare and the need for it to be decriminalised everywhere. (2/2)
We welcome the decision from the Joint Committee for Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) to offer pregnant women in the UK the COVID-19 vaccine, enabling every pregnant woman to make an individual decision that is right for them. Read the full statement:
We condemn the
#TexasAbortionBan
. Abortion care is essential healthcare and should be safe, legal, timely, affordable and available to all who need it.
#AbortionisHealthcare
There is no reason why these, or any other procedure under a different name that seeks to reconstruct or repair the hymen, would need to be carried out for medical purposes (2/3)
The
@RCObsGyn
and
@FSRH_UK
have said it before and will say it again. Limiting access to abortions won’t reduce the number of abortions happening, it will just make abortions less safe.
#RoevWade
#AbortionIsHealthcare
(2/2)
Nearly two years after we first moved in to our Union Street headquarters, we are thrilled to see staff enjoying the building. We believe fostering a collaborative environment is key to improving and championing women’s health, and we are excited to work together under one roof.
We have published a policy statement with
@FSRH_UK
calling for
@GOVUK
to decriminalise abortion. Abortion care is an essential part of healthcare and the decision to have an abortion should be entirely up to the individual, without fear of prosecution. (1/2)
Our Royal Patron, The Duchess of Cambridge, has launched The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood. The Centre will research, campaign and collaborate to drive awareness and action on the early years, because
#BigChangeStartsSmall
@KensingtonRoyal
We want to reassure pregnant women and their families that the COVID-19 vaccine is the best way to protect both mother and baby from COVID-19. Read our joint statement with
@MidwivesRCM
Dr Ranee Thakar has been elected as the next President of the RCOG and will take up office in December 2022. Congratulations
@RaneeThakar
! Read more: (1/3)
Our Royal Patron, the Duchess of Cambridge, has marked International Day of the Midwife 2021 by interviewing a Ugandan community nurse midwife called Harriet Nayiga for
@NursingTimes
.
#IDM2021
#Midwives
The Duchess of Cambridge's findings have highlighted positive & negative impacts that the pandemic has had upon health & wellbeing. We must learn from this to improve the health & wellbeing of all throughout the life course.
#5BIGINSIGHTS
@KensingtonRoyal
New data shows that 17% of the most critically ill COVID-19 patients are pregnant women who have not been vaccinated. We are supporting calls from
@NHS
and encouraging pregnant women to get the
#COVID
-19 vaccine. Find out more here:
We've had confirmation from
@DHSCgovuk
that women will now be able to access abortion care after a telephone/video consultation. This will:
- Reduce pressure on the health system
- Limit
#COVID19
risk for women & health workers
- ensure safe & timely access to abortion care
BBC’s
#ThisIsGoingToHurt
documents
@amateuradam
’s experience as a junior O&G doctor in the NHS. As a healthcare professional, you might recognise the harsh realities it exposes. We have wellbeing resources available if you do find it triggering: (1/3)
We are deeply disappointed in the Government announcement today that telemedicine for early medical abortion care will not be made permanent in England. This is against all medical advice. Read our response with
@FSRH_UK
:
We are urging those who are pregnant or considering pregnancy who haven’t yet
been vaccinated to seriously consider getting the vaccine as soon as possible, and to book their second doses as soon as they are eligible
#covidmaternity
@MidwivesRCM
“Women are not dying because of untreatable diseases. They are dying because societies have yet to make the decision that their lives are worth saving” - Prof Mahmoud Fathalla
#IWD2018
Today’s visit highlights how important services like
@tommys
and
@SandsUK
are continuing their support to families across the UK and reduce rates of miscarriage through scientific research.
We very much look forward to welcoming The Duchess of Cambridge to the RCOG later this month. Her Royal Highness will hear about our programmes to reduce maternal and newborn mortality worldwide, and will join a roundtable discussion on tackling the stigma around women's health.
📢**New update for pregnant women and employers**📢
Pregnant women of any gestation - including under 28 weeks - should be offered the choice of whether to work in direct patient-facing roles during the
#covid19
pandemic
Read our advice:
#covidmatenrity
.
@Jacob_Rees_Mogg
must correct his error in the
@HouseofCommons
last week when he said emergency contraception is an 'abortifacient'. Emergency contraception does not induce abortions, this is a harmful clinical falsehood that must be corrected in the House as a matter of urgency
In Parliament yesterday Jacob_Rees-Mogg referred to emergency contraception as an ‘abortifacient’
While we highly doubt that many women would take medical guidance from Mr. Rees-Mogg, he nevertheless should correct the record as a matter of urgency.
We recommend that all pregnant women should get vaccinated against COVID-19. The RCOG and
@MidwivesRCM
have updated the decision aid and Q&As to help pregnant women make an informed decision about the COVID-19 vaccine:
Our Patron, The Duchess of Cambridge, has unveiled the findings of the biggest UK study on early years.
We welcome this vital report highlighting the importance of support for new parents to ensure the future health of their child.
@KensingtonRoyal
We want to pay tribute to the inspiring Dr Elinor Catherine Hamlin who sadly passed away on Wednesday 18 March 2020. Dr Hamlin pioneered the treatment of obstetric fistula in Ethiopia and set up the Hamlin Foundation. We hope together we can continue her fantastic work.
We believe that no woman should ever face the threat of jail for seeking to end her own pregnancy. It is time to deliver on the promise of a modern abortion law fit for women in England and Wales. (1/2)
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We are disappointed that the Government has delayed its report into how factors such as ethnicity, deprivation, age, gender and obesity impact how people are affected by
#COVID19
.
Now more than ever we need to understand why these inequalities exist.
We’re delighted that maternity services in England will receive an extra £95m+ year on year. This funding will go towards boosting obstetrician & midwife numbers, while also funding joint training with maternity staff. To read our full response visit:
Allowing misoprostol at home in England will provide women with significantly more choice and is the most compassionate care we can give them
#womenshealth
#abortioncare
Today
@HouseofCommons
has voted to
#BanVirginityTesting
. This is a step forwards in protecting the sexual and reproductive rights of women and girls. (1/3)
Very pleased to announce a
#WomensHealth
Taskforce to improve the health outcomes of girls and women across three key stages in life. Launched by
@DHSCgovuk
, the Taskforce will be jointly led by Jackie Doyle-Price MP and RCOG President Prof Lesley Regan.
Giving progesterone to women with early pregnancy bleeding and a history of miscarriage could lead to
8⃣4⃣5⃣0⃣ more babies being born each year, finds new research.
RCOG welcomes the findings from these well designed trials:
Today is International Safe Abortion Day. At the RCOG we advocate for safe and timely abortion services and support for women across the world. Every woman should have the right to choose what happens to her body
#ISAD2019
We believe it's been incorrectly stated on
@GMB
that women shouldn't breastfeed after having the
#COVIDVaccination
. The official advice published in Dec says there is no known risk in giving available COVID-19 vaccines to breastfeeding women. Read more >>
Huge congratulations to our past President Prof Lesley Regan
@lregan7
on the announcement of her Damehood in recognition of her services and commitment to women’s health!
There's a myth circulating that the COVID-19 vaccine affects fertility - there's no evidence to support this. Millions have been vaccinated worldwide & there's nothing to show that they've gone on to have fertility problems. Dr Sophie is planning a pregnancy & has had the vaccine
We are extremely worried to hear that the UK Government is considering turning its back on their commitment to tackle unacceptable health inequalities through the promised White Paper. Read the full statement from
@morris_ep
here: (1/3)
We are delighted to confirm that Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge has today become an RCOG Patron. The Duchess will attend at special ceremony at the College later this morning
@KensingtonRoyal
This International Midwives Day, we want to celebrate all midwives in the UK and globally who work tirelessly to provide women and their families with the care and support they need throughout their pregnancy. (1/3)
We welcome the decision by MPs to support introducing national buffer zones around abortion clinics in the Public Order Bill. Women and health professionals should not be forced to endure harassment and intimidation for accessing or providing essential abortion care. (1/2)
We have raised our concerns with the Northern Ireland Health Minister
@RobinSwannMoH
about his decision not to commission or fund abortion care services.
This decision is leading to women being turned away from care during the pandemic >> (1/4)
#abortionishealthcare
The RCOG has today joined forces with
@SandsUK
and
@MidwivesRCM
to urge the Government to tackle the shortage of staff in maternity services. The call comes as a report on maternity and neonatal staffing is published today by
@APPGBabyLoss
. (1/2)
We are appalled that many of our members & more recently,
@MidwivesRCM
CEO Gill Walton, have experienced threats & abuse for sharing evidenced based information about COVID vaccines & pregnancy. This is unacceptable - they are working to protect women & babies
#IstandwithGill
Since the pandemic began, we have worked hard to get the best advice and support to our members and to pregnant women. Yesterday, after our call to
#pregnant
women to get vaccinated, our CEO Gill Walton was subjected to threats and abuse, of which this is a small selection
A very happy birthday to our royal patron, The Duchess of Cambridge. We look forward to working with Her Royal Highness over the coming year to improve women's health in the UK and around the world
@KensingtonRoyal
Today the new draft guideline ‘Care of Trans and Gender Diverse People (TGD) within Obstetrics and Gynaecology’ has been published for consultation. The consultation will be open until the 6 September 2022 and can be viewed here:
Under no circumstances should migrant women be charged to access maternity care. These women are already extremely vulnerable. It’s vital we take urgent action to break down any barriers which might stop them from accessing the free care they deserve.
The repeal of the eighth amendment is a revolutionary step that will afford women in Ireland the right to access abortion services in their own country – a core part of women’s sexual and reproductive healthcare
#8thref
#Together4Yes
#womenshealth
The US has joined 32 illiberal or authoritarian countries in declaring that women have no intrinsic right to abortion.
We believe all women should be able to access abortion care easily, without fear of penalties or harassment.
#abortionishealthcare
Today is the launch day of our
#BetterForWomen
report, our plan to improve the health of girls and women in the UK. Visit our website to find out more: and stay tuned to follow updates from our launch at
@HouseofCommons
this afternoon!
It is crucial that we learn from the MBRRACE-UK rapid report of maternal deaths during the pandemic. Our guidance incorporates the clinical recommendations and we will continue to prioritise addressing inequalities. Full response with
@MidwivesRCM
:
The RCOG &
@MidwivesRCM
are aware there has been some misinformation circulating about the impact of
#COVIDVaccination
on fertility. Claims of any effect of
#COVID19
vaccinations on fertility are speculative and not supported by any data. Read more here:
Both the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and the Royal College of Midwives say the rights of women who request caesareans need to be respected
#maternitycare
@MidwivesRCM
We have a proud history of connections with the Royal Family. In 2018, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge became our second Royal Patron. We are so grateful to HRH whose support helps to raise our profile as a charity championing high-quality women’s healthcare
#RCOG90
The RCOG warmly congratulates Dr Eddie Morris, former RCOG President, on receiving the award of Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the King’s Birthday Honours list today. Read our message of congratulations to Dr Morris here:
We welcome the framework for reintroducing access for partners and visitors to antenatal and postnatal appointments, including pregnancy scans.
This is a positive step for the health and wellbeing of pregnant women and will provide much-needed clarity for maternity staff.
A review of 23 published studies and trials involving 117,552 pregnant women who had been vaccinated again COVID-19 has found that the vaccines are safe in pregnancy and reduce the risk of stillbirth by 15%
Happy
#MothersDay2020
to all the obstetricians, gynaecologists, midwives and other health professionals working hard across the NHS today.
A big thank you for all the care and support you are providing to girls and women during these challenging times 💐
We would like to wish a happy
#MothersDay
to all the incredible women who have left their families behind today to go and care for other people across the NHS
Please RT for all of them
It is recommended all pregnant women take 10 micrograms of vitamin D a day, as it can help reduce the risk of respiratory infections and keep your bones and muscles healthy.
New
@ONS
data shows stillbirth rates have reduced by a quarter (25%) from 2010-2020. While positive, there is still more to be done to continue to reduce stillbirth and neonatal deaths and make maternity care safer. We will continue to work with
@MidwivesRCM
to improve outcomes.
Bringing home a new baby should be an exciting time but we appreciate
#COVID19
may be increasing the worries for new mothers and their families. Watch our short video with some handy tips to protect newborns. Read more:
The NHS have confirmed that your first postnatal appointment should be a face-to-face visit at home following birth. This is an important visit to check that you and your baby are well, and support you in these first few days. Learn more:
Did you know research shows that pregnant women are not more likely to become seriously unwell if they develop
#COVID19
than other healthy young adults? Learn more about coronavirus and pregnancy:
@MidwivesRCM
We are delighted to welcome Professor Senait Fisseha
@DrSenait
as an Honorary Fellow of the RCOG. Professor Fisseha is a globally-recognised leader in reproductive health & rights and a lifelong gender champion.
The results of the
@MidwivesRCM
survey are incredibly worrying. Safe maternity care relies on a workforce that feels supported and empowered, but this shines a light on the daily challenges midwives are facing. We urgently need sustained funding to address staff shortages.
Tonight the House of Lords will vote on abortion law in Northern Ireland. We encourage all Peers to support the fundamental rights of women and girls by voting in favour of amendments 12, 19, 21 and 24. Read our briefing below 👇👇👇
#TheNorthIsNOW
#NowForNI
@stellacreasy
@lregan7