“The natural inference is that Ireland’s understanding of the concept of consent is to be dictated by the State. A State that has overseen prolific clerical abuse, obstetric violence, forced adoption, and countless other violations of bodily autonomy”
"At best his actions represent a bumbling breach of democratic norms. At worst political reprisal, from an embattled minister, against an organisation deemed to have been unsupportive of him in the past"
My latest in the Examiner about what's at stake when civil society is silenced #spéirgorm
My latest in the Examiner about what's at stake when civil society is silenced #spéirgorm
DRCC consent ad shows it's a huge risk to tell the State something it doesn't want to hear
The justice minister's assertion that Dublin Rape Crisis Centre's WeConsent campaign 'didn't reflect the views of Government' went almost unnoticed in the storm
www.irishexaminer.com
November 3, 2026 at 11:43 AM
“The natural inference is that Ireland’s understanding of the concept of consent is to be dictated by the State. A State that has overseen prolific clerical abuse, obstetric violence, forced adoption, and countless other violations of bodily autonomy”
The state that’s lecturing us about consent: “A State that has overseen prolific clerical abuse, obstetric violence, forced adoption, and countless other violations of bodily autonomy.”
Important article @robosullivan.bsky.social
Important article @robosullivan.bsky.social
"At best his actions represent a bumbling breach of democratic norms. At worst political reprisal, from an embattled minister, against an organisation deemed to have been unsupportive of him in the past"
My latest in the Examiner about what's at stake when civil society is silenced #spéirgorm
My latest in the Examiner about what's at stake when civil society is silenced #spéirgorm
DRCC consent ad shows it's a huge risk to tell the State something it doesn't want to hear
The justice minister's assertion that Dublin Rape Crisis Centre's WeConsent campaign 'didn't reflect the views of Government' went almost unnoticed in the storm
www.irishexaminer.com
November 3, 2026 at 8:20 PM
The state that’s lecturing us about consent: “A State that has overseen prolific clerical abuse, obstetric violence, forced adoption, and countless other violations of bodily autonomy.”
Important article @robosullivan.bsky.social
Important article @robosullivan.bsky.social
I'm just bewildered that 47% of white women would vote Republican.
To deny women their rights to gynaecologist and obstetric care is criminal.
And these unutterably appalling women voted for it.
Make it make sense.
To deny women their rights to gynaecologist and obstetric care is criminal.
And these unutterably appalling women voted for it.
Make it make sense.
November 6, 2026 at 5:34 PM
I'm just bewildered that 47% of white women would vote Republican.
To deny women their rights to gynaecologist and obstetric care is criminal.
And these unutterably appalling women voted for it.
Make it make sense.
To deny women their rights to gynaecologist and obstetric care is criminal.
And these unutterably appalling women voted for it.
Make it make sense.
“Ireland’s understanding of the concept of consent is to be dictated by the State. A State that has overseen prolific clerical abuse, obstetric violence, forced adoption, and countless other violations of bodily autonomy.”
"At best his actions represent a bumbling breach of democratic norms. At worst political reprisal, from an embattled minister, against an organisation deemed to have been unsupportive of him in the past"
My latest in the Examiner about what's at stake when civil society is silenced #spéirgorm
My latest in the Examiner about what's at stake when civil society is silenced #spéirgorm
DRCC consent ad shows it's a huge risk to tell the State something it doesn't want to hear
The justice minister's assertion that Dublin Rape Crisis Centre's WeConsent campaign 'didn't reflect the views of Government' went almost unnoticed in the storm
www.irishexaminer.com
November 3, 2026 at 4:58 PM
“Ireland’s understanding of the concept of consent is to be dictated by the State. A State that has overseen prolific clerical abuse, obstetric violence, forced adoption, and countless other violations of bodily autonomy.”
Decades of full gop rule in Tx has resulted in loss of obstetric care, poor maternal outcomes, los of medical centers, loss of freedoms, a school system that only can afford to operate 4 days per wk, and an iffy power grid.
November 5, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Decades of full gop rule in Tx has resulted in loss of obstetric care, poor maternal outcomes, los of medical centers, loss of freedoms, a school system that only can afford to operate 4 days per wk, and an iffy power grid.
After years of advocacy by ACOG members, CMS included the AMA’s new obstetric codes in the final 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.
Read ACOG’s statement: https://bit.ly/4emmAiu
Read ACOG’s statement: https://bit.ly/4emmAiu
November 5, 2026 at 3:53 PM
After years of advocacy by ACOG members, CMS included the AMA’s new obstetric codes in the final 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.
Read ACOG’s statement: https://bit.ly/4emmAiu
Read ACOG’s statement: https://bit.ly/4emmAiu
With just over two months until the new obstetric codes go into effect, ACOG is offering three free virtual town halls to help you prepare. Experts will share how they would navigate example scenarios, discuss new coding rates and rules, and answer questions.
Register now: https://bit.ly/4nJR3KL?
Register now: https://bit.ly/4nJR3KL?
November 4, 2026 at 7:19 PM
With just over two months until the new obstetric codes go into effect, ACOG is offering three free virtual town halls to help you prepare. Experts will share how they would navigate example scenarios, discuss new coding rates and rules, and answer questions.
Register now: https://bit.ly/4nJR3KL?
Register now: https://bit.ly/4nJR3KL?
"Return of full maternity and obstetric services to the Horton General Hospital" https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/783014
November 7, 2026 at 2:43 PM
"Return of full maternity and obstetric services to the Horton General Hospital" https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/783014
You can download the Disaster Preparedness Playbook for Obstetric and Neonatal Units on the @TheWRAPEM website at wrap-em.org/index.php/do....
November 7, 2026 at 12:56 AM
You can download the Disaster Preparedness Playbook for Obstetric and Neonatal Units on the @TheWRAPEM website at wrap-em.org/index.php/do....
“The Trump administration is still detaining pregnant migrant youth in a region of Texas where a lack of specialized obstetric care can be life threatening for them, an investigation by The Texas Newsroom and The California Newsroom has found.”
Despite concerns, the Trump administration still sends pregnant migrant minors to south Texas
Several children have had to leave the state to receive medical care, including abortions, that is unavailable in Texas.
www.npr.org
November 3, 2026 at 3:31 PM
“The Trump administration is still detaining pregnant migrant youth in a region of Texas where a lack of specialized obstetric care can be life threatening for them, an investigation by The Texas Newsroom and The California Newsroom has found.”
"2. Disparities in Obstetric Outcomes & Severe Morbidity
Despite better baseline statistics for infants, Habesha and *alternate* East African (*Horn of African Diasporas of the East*) mothers face elevated
Despite better baseline statistics for infants, Habesha and *alternate* East African (*Horn of African Diasporas of the East*) mothers face elevated
November 6, 2026 at 12:42 PM
"2. Disparities in Obstetric Outcomes & Severe Morbidity
Despite better baseline statistics for infants, Habesha and *alternate* East African (*Horn of African Diasporas of the East*) mothers face elevated
Despite better baseline statistics for infants, Habesha and *alternate* East African (*Horn of African Diasporas of the East*) mothers face elevated
Over $12 million will be used to put obstetric carts in 43 rural hospitals without labor and delivery units.
New arrivals in the ER? Georgia gears up to solve rural maternal health crisis
www.presstelegram.com
November 7, 2026 at 11:42 PM
Over $12 million will be used to put obstetric carts in 43 rural hospitals without labor and delivery units.
Over $12 million will be used to put obstetric carts in 43 rural hospitals without labor and delivery units.
New arrivals in the ER? Georgia gears up to solve rural maternal health crisis
www.pressenterprise.com
November 7, 2026 at 11:35 PM
Over $12 million will be used to put obstetric carts in 43 rural hospitals without labor and delivery units.
Morosely shared by Sam the rural health advoCATe. Grim points:
--"only 23% of rural noncore counties had any hospital-based obstetric services by 2024"
-- No gains in counties without services were found.
Rural cannot support continued loss.
#PowerOfRuralCats
www.ruralhealthresearch.org/alerts/
--"only 23% of rural noncore counties had any hospital-based obstetric services by 2024"
-- No gains in counties without services were found.
Rural cannot support continued loss.
#PowerOfRuralCats
www.ruralhealthresearch.org/alerts/
Availability of Hospital-Based Obstetric Services in the United States by County, 2010–2024: A State-by-State Report
Research Alert from the Rural Health Research Gateway for: Availability of Hospital-Based Obstetric Services in the United States by County, 2010–2024: A State-by-State Report
www.ruralhealthresearch.org
November 3, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Morosely shared by Sam the rural health advoCATe. Grim points:
--"only 23% of rural noncore counties had any hospital-based obstetric services by 2024"
-- No gains in counties without services were found.
Rural cannot support continued loss.
#PowerOfRuralCats
www.ruralhealthresearch.org/alerts/
--"only 23% of rural noncore counties had any hospital-based obstetric services by 2024"
-- No gains in counties without services were found.
Rural cannot support continued loss.
#PowerOfRuralCats
www.ruralhealthresearch.org/alerts/
#MedicalCodingServices
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#MedicalCodingCompany
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Medical Coding Company Checklist for CPT 2027 OB Changes
The global obstetric package code of CPT 2027 is phased out as of January 1, 2027. This will mark the end of a billing system that has been…
medium.com
November 6, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Franciscan Health adds new OB/GYN in Munster
nwitimes.com/exclusive/ge...
nwitimes.com/exclusive/ge...
Franciscan Health adds new OB/GYN in Munster
Franciscan Health has added a new OB/GYN in Munster, with Dr. Leah Butler now accepting patients for obstetric and gynecologic care.
nwitimes.com
November 5, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Franciscan Health adds new OB/GYN in Munster
nwitimes.com/exclusive/ge...
nwitimes.com/exclusive/ge...
Increases in the number of maternal care deserts have left many EDs to serve as safety nets for OB emergencies. Register for our complimentary live webinar on 11/5 12 pm ET to review factors in the maternal care crisis and practical approaches to improve obstetric care med-iq.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
November 2, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Increases in the number of maternal care deserts have left many EDs to serve as safety nets for OB emergencies. Register for our complimentary live webinar on 11/5 12 pm ET to review factors in the maternal care crisis and practical approaches to improve obstetric care med-iq.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Hospital for Normal and C-Section Delivery
Whether normal delivery or a C-section will be suitable for your pregnancy? The right delivery method depends on the health and medical needs of the mother and baby. Amala Hospital provides obstetric care and delivery support
amalaims.org/hospital/gen...
Whether normal delivery or a C-section will be suitable for your pregnancy? The right delivery method depends on the health and medical needs of the mother and baby. Amala Hospital provides obstetric care and delivery support
amalaims.org/hospital/gen...
November 5, 2026 at 12:17 PM
Hospital for Normal and C-Section Delivery
Whether normal delivery or a C-section will be suitable for your pregnancy? The right delivery method depends on the health and medical needs of the mother and baby. Amala Hospital provides obstetric care and delivery support
amalaims.org/hospital/gen...
Whether normal delivery or a C-section will be suitable for your pregnancy? The right delivery method depends on the health and medical needs of the mother and baby. Amala Hospital provides obstetric care and delivery support
amalaims.org/hospital/gen...
In Nov 1847, a Scottish physician
Sir James Young Simpson was a obstetrician best known for pioneering the medical use of chloroform as an anaesthetic, particularly during childbirth. His advocacy of anaesthesia helped transform 19th century surgery and obstetric medicine.
#history #scotland
Sir James Young Simpson was a obstetrician best known for pioneering the medical use of chloroform as an anaesthetic, particularly during childbirth. His advocacy of anaesthesia helped transform 19th century surgery and obstetric medicine.
#history #scotland
November 4, 2026 at 11:27 AM
Just one case of the Obstetric violence being referred to:
www.rte.ie/news/2012/03...
www.rte.ie/news/2012/03...
Woman awarded €450k over symphysiotomy
A Co Louth woman who was subjected to a symphysiotomy procedure over 40 years ago has been awarded €450,000 by the High Court.
www.rte.ie
November 3, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Just one case of the Obstetric violence being referred to:
www.rte.ie/news/2012/03...
www.rte.ie/news/2012/03...
#OnThisDay in 1817 the labour of Princess Charlotte of Wales began, with her declaring, “I will neither brawl nor shriek.”
Charlotte of Wales - The triple obstetric tragedy - History of Royal Women
Princess Charlotte of Wales grew up knowing that she would one day be Queen. As the only child of the future George IV of the United Kingdom and Caroline of Brunswick, she would succeed her father. Hi...
www.historyofroyalwomen.com
November 3, 2026 at 5:47 PM
#OnThisDay in 1817 the labour of Princess Charlotte of Wales began, with her declaring, “I will neither brawl nor shriek.”
He’s knowingly sending pregnant women to a place that doesn’t provide obstetric care.
Despite concerns, the Trump administration still sends pregnant migrant minors to south Texas
Several children have had to leave the state to receive medical care, including abortions, that is unavailable in Texas.
www.npr.org
October 31, 2026 at 5:54 AM
He’s knowingly sending pregnant women to a place that doesn’t provide obstetric care.
BREAKING: "The Trump administration is still detaining pregnant migrant youth in a region of Texas where a lack of specialized obstetric care can be life threatening for them, an investigation by The Texas Newsroom and The California Newsroom has found."
Despite concerns, the Trump administration still sends pregnant migrant minors to south Texas
Several children have had to leave the state to receive medical care, including abortions, that is unavailable in Texas.
www.npr.org
November 2, 2026 at 3:57 PM
BREAKING: "The Trump administration is still detaining pregnant migrant youth in a region of Texas where a lack of specialized obstetric care can be life threatening for them, an investigation by The Texas Newsroom and The California Newsroom has found."
Dr J Balavenkata Subramanian, WFSA President-Elect, delivered a plenary talk on 'Bias, Blind Spots and Bad Outcomes: The Mind Under Pressure' at #AOACON2026, the 19th National Conference of Obstetric Anaesthesiologists of India in Shivamogga, Karnataka.
November 2, 2026 at 3:18 AM
Dr J Balavenkata Subramanian, WFSA President-Elect, delivered a plenary talk on 'Bias, Blind Spots and Bad Outcomes: The Mind Under Pressure' at #AOACON2026, the 19th National Conference of Obstetric Anaesthesiologists of India in Shivamogga, Karnataka.