RCOG
Episodes
Episode 23: Knot to be missed - The RCOG surgical skills podcast | Future of abortion care
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hosts Hannah Pierce and Naomi Harvey speak with Dr Rebecca McKay, consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist and the associate dean fo...
Episode 22: Knot to be missed - The RCOG surgical skills podcast | Emergency simulation
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Every surgeon remembers their first truly unwell patient — the adrenaline, the uncertainty, the weight of getting it right. Miss Christine Ang joins...
Episode 6: Supporting our doctors - an RCOG podcast | Post-traumatic stress symptoms
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
O&G staff are commonly exposed to psychologically traumatic events at work. In some cases, these experiences can trigger post-traumatic stress symptom...
Episode 5: Supporting our doctors - an RCOG podcast | Peer support in NHS Lothian
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Laura Hipple and Kirsty Dundas discuss the value of peer support in our specialty. Kirsty shares insight into the peer support initia...
Episode 4: Supporting our doctors - an RCOG podcast : Race equity in the workforce
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
he RCOG is committed to working towards racial equity in the UK, through listening to our membership, raising awareness and sharing examples of good p...
RCOG podcast - Race equity in the workforce (1)
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
RCOG podcast - Race equity in the workforce (1) by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Episode 3: Supporting our doctors - an RCOG podcast | Cultivating psychologically safe teams in O&G
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Susie Crowe talks to co-founder of Psych Safety, Tom Geraghty, about what psychological safety is and why it is important in healthca...
Episode 21: Knot to be missed - The RCOG surgical skills podcast | The Power of Partnership
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 21: Knot to be missed - The RCOG surgical skills podcast | The Power of Partnership by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Episode 2: Supporting our doctors - an RCOG podcast | Building a culture of wellbeing
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 2: Supporting our doctors - an RCOG podcast | Building a culture of wellbeing by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Episode 1: Supporting our doctors - an RCOG podcast | Promoting positive workplace behaviour
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 1: Supporting our doctors - an RCOG podcast | Promoting positive workplace behaviour by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Episode 20: Knot to be missed - The RCOG surgical skills podcast | Steering the Ship Together
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 20: Knot to be missed - The RCOG surgical skills podcast | Steering the Ship Together by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Episode 19: Knot to be missed - The RCOG surgical skills podcast | ‘See One, Do One’
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Surgical training has long relied on observation, opportunity, and the occasional raised eyebrow. In this episode, we explore a novel approach: an int...
Episode 18: Knot to be missed: the RCOG surgical skills podcast - across the pond, into the sim lab
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 18: Knot to be missed: the RCOG surgical skills podcast - across the pond, into the sim lab by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologis...
Episode 17: Knot to be missed: the RCOG surgical skills podcast - you've got a friend in me
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 17: Knot to be missed: the RCOG surgical skills podcast - you've got a friend in me by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Episode 16: Knot to be missed - the RCOG surgical skills podcast - Alison Wright
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 16: Knot to be missed - the RCOG surgical skills podcast - Alison Wright by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Episode 15: Knot to be missed: the RCOG Surgical Skills podcast - Ranee Thakar reflection
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 15: Knot to be missed: the RCOG Surgical Skills podcast - Ranee Thakar reflection by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Episode 14: Knot to be missed: the RCOG Surgical Skills podcast - Alan Horgan
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 14: Knot to be missed: the RCOG Surgical Skills podcast - Alan Horgan by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Episode 13: Knot to be missed: the RCOG Surgical Skills podcast - view from across the pond
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 13: Knot to be missed: the RCOG Surgical Skills podcast - view from across the pond by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Episode 12: Knot to be missed: the RCOG Surgical Skills podcast - beyond the knot
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 12: Knot to be missed: the RCOG Surgical Skills podcast - beyond the knot by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Episode 11: Knot to be missed: the RCOG Surgical Skills Podcast - mind the gap
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 11: Knot to be missed: the RCOG Surgical Skills Podcast - mind the gap by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Episode 10: Knot to be missed: the RCOG Surgical Skills Podcast - incivility in surgery
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 10: Knot to be missed: the RCOG Surgical Skills Podcast - incivility in surgery by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Episode 9: Knot to be Missed: RCOG surgical skills podcast: serving up the future of training
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 9: Knot to be Missed: RCOG surgical skills podcast: serving up the future of training by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Episode 8: Knot to be Missed: RCOG surgical skills podcast: The rise of the robot
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Knot to be Missed: the RCOG Surgical Skills Podcast, hosts Hannah Pierce and Naomi Harvey are joined by Miss Nahid Gul, a leading c...
Episode 7: Knot to be missed: the RCOG surgical skills podcast - laparoscopic simulation training
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 7: Knot to be missed: the RCOG surgical skills podcast - laparoscopic simulation training by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Episode 4: Knot to be missed - The RCOG Surgical Skills Podcast - Reprioritising surgical training
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Long gynaecology waiting lists, workforce shortages and the increasing complexity of surgeries have limited residents' exposure to surgical skills pra...
BTA birth story - Jacqueline P2
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BTA birth story - Jacqueline P2 by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Episode 6: Knot to be missed: the RCOG surgical skills podcast - investing in the educators
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 6: Knot to be missed: the RCOG surgical skills podcast - investing in the educators by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Episode 5: Knot to be missed: the RCOG surgical skills podcast - lifelong learning
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the fourth focus of the Surgical Skills project- Lifelong learning - and what we will be working on in the next phase of t...
Episode 3: Knot to be missed: the RCOG surgical skills podcast - simulation and virtual learning
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 3: Knot to be missed: the RCOG surgical skills podcast - simulation and virtual learning by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Episode 2: Knot to be missed: the RCOG surgical skills podcast - workforce of the future
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our future workforce faces significant challenges in meeting the demands of an evolving healthcare landscape and the increasing complexity of patient ...
Episode 1: Knot to be missed: the RCOG surgical skills podcast - introduction
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our first episode the surgical skills fellows (Hannah Pierce & Naomi Harvey) talk to RCOG president, Ranee Thakar, and RCOG Vice-president for educ...
Assessments- A Trainee’s Perspective - Hannah Pierce
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Assessments- A Trainee’s Perspective - Hannah Pierce by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
The Global Judgement Process - Dr Alastair Campbell FRCOG
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Global Judgement Process - Dr Alastair Campbell FRCOG by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Assessments In The O&G Curriculum - Dr Alastair Campbell FRCOG
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Assessments In The O&G Curriculum - Dr Alastair Campbell FRCOG by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
The Global Judgement Process - Dr Fiona Clarke FRCOG
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Global Judgement Process - Dr Fiona Clarke FRCOG by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Pelvic organ prolapse
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This information is for you if you have pelvic organ prolapse and want to know more about it. Links to further information are available on the RCOG ...
Pregnancy sickness
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This information is for you if you want to know more about nausea and vomiting of pregnancy or about hyperemesis gravidarum, which is the most severe ...
Air travel and pregnancy
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This information is for you if you are pregnant and are thinking of travelling by air. Links to further information are available on the RCOG website...
Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP)
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This information is for you if you have been diagnosed with intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP), also known as obstetric cholestasis. Links t...
Cervical stitch
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This information is for you if you want to know about having a cervical stitch, which is also called cervical cerclage. Links to further information ...
Covid-19 and Pregnancy
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This information is for you if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy and want information about COVID-19 infection. Links to further information a...
The O&G Curriculum 2024- Our Journey - Alec McEwan FRCOG
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The O&G Curriculum 2024- Our Journey - Alec McEwan FRCOG by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Redeveloping The O&G Curriculum - Alec McEwan FRCOG
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Redeveloping The O&G Curriculum - Alec McEwan FRCOG by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Changes To Special Interest Training In Curriculum 2024 - Judith Moore FRCOG
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Changes To Special Interest Training In Curriculum 2024 - Judith Moore FRCOG by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Endometriosis
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This information is for you if you have been told you may have endometriosis. Links to further information are available on the RCOG website: https:/...
Healthy eating and vitamin supplements in pregnancy
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This information is for you if you want to know more about eating healthily in pregnancy. It also gives you advice about using vitamin supplements be...
Gestational Diabetes patient information
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This information is for you if you wish to know more about diabetes that develops in pregnancy or if you have been offered testing for gestational dia...
Multiple Pregnancy: having more than one baby
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A multiple pregnancy means you are having more than one baby at the same time. This is most commonly twins, but may includes triplets, or, rarely, mor...
RCOG Podcast – Episode 1: Fibroids
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The RCOG podcast discusses living with fibroids. This condition affects 2 in 3 women, and, for some people they can really impact their lives. Dr Kare...
Green-top Guideline No. 75 Cervical Cerclage
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
MP3 Audio Version of Green-top Guideline No. 75, Cervical Cerclage, published February 2022 The purpose of this guideline is to review the literature...
Green-top Guideline no. 74 Antenatal corticosteroids to reduce neonatal morbidity and mortality
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The aim of this guideline is to provide evidence-based recommendations on the use of antenatal corticosteroids in women at risk of preterm birth or un...
Green-top Guideline No. 8: Amniocentesis and Chorionic Villus Sampling
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This guideline sets a series of evidence-based standards to ensure a high level and consistency of practice in the provision and performance of amnioc...
Scientific Impact Paper No. 63 Elective Egg Freezing For Non-Medical Reasons
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Scientific Impact Paper No. 63 Elective Egg Freezing For Non-Medical Reasons by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Green-top Guideline No. 26 Assisted Vaginal Birth
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Green-top Guideline No. 26 Assisted Vaginal Birth by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Green-top Guideline no. 56 Maternal Collapse in Pregnancy and the Puerperium
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
00:00:28 Executive Summary 00:16:11 1. Purpose and Scope 00:17:02 2. Introduction and background epidemiology 00:21:57 3. Identifi...
Molar Pregnancy And Gestational Trophoblastic Disease Audio
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This information is for you if you have been diagnosed with molar pregnancy or another type of gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD). Molar pregnanc...
Assisted vaginal birth (ventouse or forceps)
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
An assisted vaginal birth is when a healthcare professional uses specially designed instruments to help you give birth to your baby. This information ...
Perineal tears during childbirth - what you need to know during pregnancy
29 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Perineal tears during childbirth - what you need to know during pregnancy by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Care of a third- or fourth-degree tear that occurred during childbirth
28 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Care of a third- or fourth-degree tear that occurred during childbirth by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Morcellation for myomectomy or hysterectomy
10 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This information is for you if you have been offered a myomectomy or hysterectomy using morcellation.
GTG 73: Care of Women Presenting with Suspected PPROM from 24+0 Weeks of Gestation
17 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This guideline comprises recommendations relating to the diagnosis, assessment, care and timing of birth of women presenting with suspected PPROM from...
When your waters break prematurely
14 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When your waters break prematurely by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Outpatient hysteroscopy
18 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Outpatient hysteroscopy by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Placenta praevia, placenta accreta and vasa praevia
25 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Placenta praevia, placenta accreta and vasa praevia by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Endometriosis
28 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Endometriosis by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Cervical Stitch
16 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Cervical Stitch by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Managing premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
02 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Managing premenstrual syndrome (PMS) by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Treatment for symptoms of the menopause
29 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Treatment for symptoms of the menopause by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Group B Streptococcus (GBS) in Pregnancy and Newborn Babies
08 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Group B Streptococcus (GBS) in Pregnancy and Newborn Babies by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Breech baby at the end of pregnancy
20 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Breech baby at the end of pregnancy by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Female genital mutilation
20 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Female genital mutilation by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Heavy bleeding after birth (post partum haemorrhage)
03 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Heavy bleeding after birth (post partum haemorrhage) by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Acute pelvic inflammatory disease
17 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Acute pelvic inflammatory disease by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Multiple Pregnancy - having more than one baby
16 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Multiple Pregnancy - having more than one baby by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Ectopic pregnancy
03 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Ectopic pregnancy by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Early Miscarriage
19 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Early Miscarriage by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Bleeding and/or pain in early pregnancy
19 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Bleeding and/or pain in early pregnancy by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Birth Options After Previous Caesarean Section
13 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Birth Options After Previous Caesarean Section by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome
29 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists