Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists RANZCOG

Wrapping another successful RANZCOG ASM! In this video, Professor Lousie Hull, Organising Committee Chair, and Dr Anthea Lindquist, Scientific Chair share some of the standout moments. RANZCOG gratefully acknowledges all of the people and organisations who contributed to the event including the organising committee, workshop facilitators, volunteers, partners, speakers, exhibitors and delegates. #RANZCOG25

Last night, RANZCOG proudly celebrated the outstanding achievements of 91 new Fellows, 6 Subspecialists, and 4 Associate Procedural Members at the New Fellows Elevation Ceremony. The College extends its heartfelt congratulations to each of these remarkable individuals for their dedication, perseverance, and commitment in reaching this significant milestone in their careers.   Becoming a RANZCOG Fellow, Subspecialist or Associate Member is a huge achievement, requiring years of rigorous training, countless hours of study, long days and nights, and a deep-seated commitment to caring for women and their families. The College is so proud to welcome you into this next stage of your professional journey, and looks forward to the impact you will make on the future of women’s health.  We also took the opportunity to honour those recognised for their lifetime contributions and achievements — inspiring leaders whose integrity, purpose, and service continue to set an example for those at the beginning of their careers. This is the continuum of the O&G profession - from those embarking on their journey as new Fellows to those whose legacy continues to inspire us. Congratulations to you all on your remarkable achievements!

Building confidence with complex vaginal birth during with simutlation training during today’s Birth Masterclass to kick off the RANZGOG 2025 ASM in Adelaide! #RANZCOG25

Cervical screening is an essential public health measure in the prevention of cervical cancer, and practice continues to evolve with new evidence and recommendations. In this episode of Talking O&G: A RANZCOG Podcast, host Dr Nisha Khot is joined by Associate Professor Jared Watts and Dr Anna Clare to unpack RANZCOG’s new Signposting Guideline: Cervical Cancer Screening in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. The conversation covers HPV screening, risk-based recommendations, providing trauma-informed and culturally safe care, practical considerations for testing in pregnancy, hysterectomy and non-sexually active patients, self-collection, and what’s next for cervical screening across Australia. 🎧 Listen or watch now via your preferred streaming platform. https://lnkd.in/gWz_p4YQ

🎧 This morning, President-Elect Dr Nisha Khot joined SBS’ Headlines on Health podcast to discuss the miscarriage data gap and the importance of multidisciplinary care in supporting people experiencing pregnancy loss. The podcast’s release coincides with the Pink Elephant Support Network's new report, Not Just a Loss, published today. The report reviews national and global miscarriage data and highlights the urgent need for better data collection to enable Australia to develop evidence-based policies or fund services that address the systematic inequities keeping families from receiving timely, compassionate care. Currently, there is no national data collection system in Australia or New Zealand that accurately captures the true scope of pregnancy loss. This lack of data makes it difficult to understand how many people experience miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy and can create barriers to accessing support services and improving prevention efforts. RANZCOG supports the report’s call for the establishment of a national data collection system, as well as the provision of care that is empathetic, evidence-based, and acknowledges the significance of loss - reflecting the recommendations outlined in the College’s own clinical guideline. Listen to the full episode via: https://lnkd.in/gUNAgx_h

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, a time to honour the grief and loss experienced by parents and families, and to educate, and raise awareness for a reality that many endure in silence. Early pregnancy loss affects many families across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. Earlier this year, RANZCOG released its updated binational clinical guideline — Miscarriage, Recurrent Miscarriage and Ectopic Pregnancy (C-Gyn 38) — to support best-practice care, with one of the key changes being an updated definition of recurrent miscarriage. Clinicians can learn more about these updates by tuning in to Episode 1 of Talking O&G: A RANZCOG Podcast, where hosts and guests unpack the key recommendations and their impact on clinical practice. RANZCOG is also pleased to announce the release of new patient information pamphlets on miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy, designed to support women and families affected by these experiences. Miscarriage: https://lnkd.in/gcjB63ac Ectopic Pregnancy: https://lnkd.in/gGRsiEXR

🚫 No publicly funded hospital should be able to deny abortion care. RANZCOG supports the recommendations in 'Access in Action: Abortion Care in Victoria', released today by state crossbenchers. The Report identifies key barriers to abortion access: including affordability, accessibility, institutional or “corporate” conscientious objectors, and workforce shortages. President-Elect Dr Nisha Khot spoke to the Herald Sun about the Report’s Recommendation 6, which advises that the Victorian Government end “corporate conscientious objection” – where an entire hospital or facility (often a publicly funded religious institution) refuses to provide reproductive care because of organisational beliefs or values. RANZCOG has long called for an end to this practice, including in its written and verbal submissions to the Inquiry into Universal Access to Reproductive Healthcare. Despite the report identifying the ‘type of provider, including religious affiliation and the degree of conscientious objection’ as a barrier to access, federal government and state and territory health ministers only agreed in principle to the related recommendation, and are yet to make any meaningful policy changes. When publicly funded facilities deny access to abortion care, women suffer and are often forced to either travel (sometimes hundreds of kilometers) or pay significant out-of-pocket costs for this essential, time critical care. Abortion is essential healthcare. Healthcare decisions belong solely to women or pregnant people, and their clinician – not publicly funded institutions. Read the report in full: https://lnkd.in/gCkfXFuC

Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) is the most common liver condition due to pregnancy, yet one that still generates a lot of clinical uncertainty. In the latest episode of Talking O&G, RANZCOG President-Elect Dr Nisha Khot speaks with Professor Bill Hague and Associate Professor Scott White about the 2023 SOMANZ Consensus Statement on intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP). Together, they explore diagnosis, management, treatment options, timing of birth, monitoring, and common misconceptions about ICP. 🎧 Listen or watch now via your preferred streaming platform. https://lnkd.in/gWz_p4YQ

Good news! A new oral contraceptive is available on the PBS from today, expanding contraceptive choices in Australia. Estetrol with drospirenone is amoung several new listings announced from 1 October. Last year, RANZCOG advocated to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) in support of the adoption of a range of medications - including this one - highlighting equity and access issues, as well as the challenges caused by ongoing shortages of medicines and devices within women's health more broadly. The College welcomes the Federal Government’s investment in expanding choice and making contraception more affordable, and reiterates its recommendation that contraception be made free in Australia, as outlined in its 2025/2026 Pre-Budget submission.

Dr Kara Thompson is a specialist obstetrician–gynaecologist and co-host of the acclaimed podcast Pregnancy Uncut. At the RANZCOG ASM 2025, she will present on the "Power of the Podcast" during Plenary Three: Narrating the Future of Women's Health. Dr Thompson will explore how podcasting can help bridge the gap between maternity care providers and patients, fostering shared understanding and transforming the way we care for women during labour and birth. Haven't registered yet? There's only 3 weeks remaining so book your spot now to attend RANZCOG ASM in Adelaide from 18-22 October: https://lnkd.in/gc6tf_yu #Adelaide Business Events Adelaide Adelaide Convention Centre