Obstetrician and gynaecologist, clinical academic, special interest in heavy periods, benign gynaecology and breastfeeding. Busy mum. Views are my own.

Joined March 2012
Natalie A M Cooper retweeted
Take 2 minutes to watch this. It’s one of the best interviews I’ve seen so far on the #DoctorsStrike. Thank you @DrHilaryJones.
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@BBC_HaveYourSay Junior doctors' strike: Some hospitals request staff return to work bbc.co.uk/news/health-678784… saying that emergency caesareans are affected is scaremongering. Consultants are perfectly capable of performing caesareans- it’s all those years as junior docs.
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Maternity care is affected everyday by midwife shortages and lack of funds caused by chronic poor decision making by the government eg brexit. Look at how often maternity units try to close/divert and you’ll see it’s not down to junior doctors strikes.
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Natalie A M Cooper retweeted
Best time learning and enjoying country music at AAGL Nashville @AAGL @BSGE @Jimi_Odejinmi @docnamc @zwaymagama @sophies46576586 @Krupa_Madhvani @jesspreshaw @DrGailBusby @WhippsCrossHosp – at Nashville, TN
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First order. Can’t wait to try it all! #ilovebeautypie @beautypie
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Natalie A M Cooper retweeted
Heavy #menstrualbleeding affects women's relationships, education, careers, reproductive wishes, social life and mental health. Read more in this recently published paper: bit.ly/3rvbrWW @docnamc @Profkkhan @wirebird50 @QMUL
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Well done to our wonderful Sheila!
Today, Sheila Ramdial gynaecology CNS at @WhippsCrossHosp is celebrating 50 years in the NHS. Having come over from the Caribbean at the age of 17, Sheila started training the day after her 18th birthday. She won the individual Welcoming award at this year's #BartsHealthHeroes
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Natalie A M Cooper retweeted
Sexual assault, crude banter — what it’s like to be a female surgeon thetimes.co.uk/article/7f360…
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“While strikes may disrupt Emergency Care and pose a risk for patient safety, patient safety has long been at risk as a result of years of under-resourcing, under-funding, lack of staff, lack of beds, and inadequate and insufficient community and social care.”
RCEM statement on upcoming industrial action by junior doctors @RCEMpresident Read full statement here: rcem.ac.uk/rcem-statement-on…
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Junior doctor strike: Union's pay demands 'unrealistic', says Steve Barclay - BBC News. I note MP pay up over 30% & >£20k since 2008. Reality: this is a political choice to not pay for doctors. ⁦⁦@SteveBarclay⁩ blocking talks, not ⁦@TheBMA⁩. bbc.co.uk/news/health-652236…
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Natalie A M Cooper retweeted
Our NHS junior doctors are the backbone of the medical workforce. We need them. You need them. We’ve cancelled all clinics. 1/4 have suicidal thoughts. 1/5 depressed. 30% don’t make it to a senior position. Is the media disinterested, or have I missed something? This matters.
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I’ve been a junior doctor for 18 years- not because I’m bad at my job but because I’ve gone over and above to make myself more valuable to the nhs. What is a professional with 18 years experience worth? What’s it worth for me to safely care for women in labour??
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Natalie A M Cooper retweeted
#meowsweek ⁦@WhitHealth⁩ #learningfromrisk teaching, training, plotting, cats, meows and cake ⁦@enajbos⁩ ⁦@FilipaBraga⁩ ⁦@MegMegkirk⁩ ⁦@MissCBeebies⁩ ⁦@Yanarichens⁩
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Natalie A M Cooper retweeted
For all our followers across the world- this could be useful when the time comes for pregnant women in your country to be offered the Covid-19 vaccination 👇🏼
#Vaccination for #Pregnant Women and the #Health #Professionals caring for them (1h Webinar with Q&A) 🗓️20 March 👉bit.ly/3bp0LhY Everyone Welcome including those wanting to get pregnant, pregnant or #breastfeeding & health professionals #GlobalPregCov #CovidVaccine
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Great to see the RCOG advocating for ‘benign’ gynae. More research funding needed for women in pain, bleeding heavily and having their quality of life ruined ⁦@RCObsGyn⁩ ⁦@TheBSGE⁩ bbc.co.uk/news/uk-54513072
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Natalie A M Cooper retweeted
Happy #InternationalWomansDay ! So happy to work with @pinterandmartin who champion women's rights in their terrific publishing programme, including these brilliant new books from @BareReality #Womanhood & @makesmilk #TheBreastBook #IWD2019
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