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Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists RCOG

With 19,000+ members worldwide, the RCOG works to transform women’s health and reproductive care. Our telephone number is +44 (0)20 7772 6200.

To get in touch with the College, please use the Contact Us page at http://www.rcog.org.uk/contact. The college is open from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays).

04/09/2026

The RCOG has published a position statement on reducing the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) during pregnancy and the puerperium, bringing it in line with NHS England's Maternal Care Bundle (MCB). The College is currently undertaking a full update to Green-top Guideline 37a; this is being led by the 37a guideline developer team.

Venous thromboembolism remains the leading direct cause of maternal death in the UK during pregnancy and up to six weeks postpartum, according to recent MBRRACE-UK reports.

While the full update is in development, we've published a position statement (interim clinical guidance) to support clinicians now which clarifies:

◾First trimester (or the first antenatal booking appointment), miscarriage or termination → follow NHS England's Maternal Care Bundle

◾After the first antenatal booking appointment - including labour, birth and the six weeks postpartum → continue following current RCOG guidance, with key updates:
• A revised VTE risk assessment
• Updated weight-based LMWH dosing
• A new threshold offering thromboprophylaxis for women with a BMI ≥50 kg/m², throughout pregnancy and for six weeks postpartum

We encourage all clinicians to access the full statement with details of the changes here: https://ow.ly/JnJR50ZIUhi

03/09/2026

Our Vice President for Education, Miss Melanie Tipples, recently met Professor Dame Jane Dacre, newly appointed independent chair of the Medical Education and Training Review, to discuss how the RCOG can help shape its recommendations.

The RCOG are currently represented on the Curricula, Procedure Heavy, Rotational Training and the Career Progression workstreams. Read Melanie's blog on what was discussed: https://ow.ly/zAaG50ZIJum

02/09/2026

This one-day course has been developed to support clinicians in taking an evidence-based, person-centred approach to assessment and management of chronic pelvic pain.

Register to understand the underlying mechanisms, challenges of diagnosis and limitations of medical and surgical treatment. This course provides essential knowledge for trainees and consultants looking to improve care or develop new services. Find out more: https://ow.ly/WJpN50ZGAFe

01/09/2026

A new Good Practice Paper on Maternity Care Planning for Neurodivergent Women and Birthing People is open for consultation.

This paper aims to make clinicians aware of how neurodivergent conditions affect presentation and outline the specific needs and strategies that can be adopted to support inclusive maternity care for these women.

The draft will be open for comments until midnight (UK time) on Tuesday 29 September. Share your feedback: https://ow.ly/PF6250ZHKfF

01/09/2026

Contributing to better women's healthcare: Turn local insights into global impact.

By sharing your research, innovation, quality improvement work or clinical experience, you can help inform education, influence practice and inspire improvements in care across diverse healthcare settings. Find out more: https://ow.ly/gc2S50ZGAwH

30/08/2026

What happens when learners and educators come together to rethink how we teach surgery?

In this episode of the RCOG surgical skills podcast, clinical fellows Naomi Harvey and Hannah Pierce are joined by Paul Mills, Rachel O'Donnell and Kyle Fleischer to reflect on the inaugural RCOG Surgical Train the Trainers pilot.

Hear first-hand what made the course different, why investing in surgical educators has never been more important, and how this new national programme aims to strengthen surgical training across the UK.

Listen now: https://brnw.ch/21x5jf5

30/08/2026

Register for this popular course focussing on clinical cases and clinical management dilemmas. Hot topics covered include maternal mortality and morbidity, haematology and heart disease during pregnancy.

Mini workshop sessions will allow delegates to interact with our specialist speakers and discuss their cases as well.

Book your place: https://brnw.ch/21x5j02

29/08/2026

Curtis and co-authors provide a thorough and practical guide to vaginal pessaries as a conservative management option for pelvic organ prolapse. Covering patient selection, fitting, follow-up and troubleshooting, this article is of particular use to resident doctors looking to build confidence in this area of clinical practice.

Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21x5iKt

29/08/2026

Good news: Due to exceptional interest from the global O&G community and in recognition of the significant pressures facing healthcare professionals, we are extending the abstract submission deadline.

Build your profile. Enhance your career. Submit your abstract by Friday 18 September: https://brnw.ch/21x5itR

28/08/2026

Over the last five years, the College has taken steps to increase the accessibility of our resources to ensure they can benefit O&G professionals worldwide.

In 2025, we made improvements to our website and digital platforms and delivered training and events to support our global community and reach more members with the information they need.

Discover how we plan to build on this work in our latest impact report: https://brnw.ch/21x5i6e

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