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Cruel comments, racism and cover-ups: key findings from England’s maternity care report Investigation finds instances of shocking maternity staff conduct alongside structural and staffing problems

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Labour analgesia inequities reported by @oaa-anaes.bsky.social funded research corroborated doi.org/10.1111/anae...

The OAA ASM Abstract submission deadline has been extended.

The deadline has moved from Friday 23rd January 2026 to Friday 30th January 2026, 23.59hr.

We look forward to hearing from you

Prenatal paracetamol exposure and child neurodevelopment: a systematic review and meta-analysis Current evidence does not indicate a clinically important increase in the likelihood of autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, or intellectual disability in children of pregnant individuals who use paracetam...

Prenatal paracetamol exposure and child neurodevelopment: a systematic review and meta-analysis - The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology, & Women’s Health www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

Submit Your Abstracts in the Next Week!
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A celebration of over 50 years of advances in obstetric anaesthesia! Since 1970, the OAA and its members have helped make maternity care safer and better for mothers and babies across the UK and beyond. Learn more! Visit the archive! Visit: www.oaa-anaes.ac.uk/about-us/a-h...
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Learn about the legacies of our remarkable members—past and present.

Celebrate their impact on obstetric anaesthesia.
Inspire the next generation to carry this legacy forward with the same dedication and vision.

Visit: www.oaa-anaes.ac.uk/about-us/a-h...

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Explore our online archive—celebrating the people who helped shape modern obstetric anaesthesia and maternity care.

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Maternal paracetamol (acetaminophen) use during pregnancy and risk of autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder in offspring: umbrella review of systematic reviews Objective To assess the quality, biases, and validity of evidence on maternal paracetamol (acetaminophen) use during pregnancy and the risk of autism spectrum disorder (referred to as autism) and atte...

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Last day #3DC25. A global meeting of #OBAnes from 6 continents. To celebrate there will be a national fireworks display throughout UK. Follow @obsleepmerchant.bsky.social for live SM posts. All talks will be available free at www.oaa-anaes for delegates soon and OAA members (in 6m). 😊

Banish FOMO. Book now. #OAA3DC25 #OBAnes

Epidural and spinal anaesthesia patient information infographics. Logos include: RCoA, Obstetric Anaesthetists' Association and Labour Pains.

Epidural and spinal anaesthesia patient information infographics. Logos include: RCoA, Obstetric Anaesthetists' Association and Labour Pains.

Epidural and spinal anaesthesia patient information infographics. Logos include: RCoA, Obstetric Anaesthetists' Association and Labour Pains.

Epidural and spinal anaesthesia patient information infographics. Logos include: RCoA, Obstetric Anaesthetists' Association and Labour Pains.

Our new infographics give pregnant women and people accessible information about the risks and side effects of epidural and spinal anaesthesia during childbirth.

SWIPE for insights ➡️

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Well done to @rcoanews.bsky.social and @oaa-anaes.bsky.social for producing these new resources to help make conversations about epidurals and spinals clearer, easier, and more supportive.

Please share widely if they're relevant to your work.

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Use of paracetamol during pregnancy unchanged in the EU | European Medicines Agency (EMA) Paracetamol medicines can be used in pregnancy, in accordance with official recommendations

Paracetamol remains an important option to treat pain or fever in pregnant women.

Following rigorous assessment of the available scientific data, we find no evidence that taking paracetamol during pregnancy causes autism in children.

Read more 👉 www.ema.europa.eu/en/news/use-...

@oaa-anaes.bsky.social supports the responses of @RCObsGyn and @acog.org to recent controversial statements made in USA about safety of paracetamol use in pregnancy www.rcog.org.uk/news/the-roy...

ACOG Affirms Safety Benefits Acetaminophen Pregnancy "The data from numerous studies have shown that acetaminophen plays an important—and safe—role in the well-being of pregnant women."

An important statement from the ACOG addressing controversial statements made in USA about the safety of paracetamol use in pregnancy #OBAnes www.acog.org/news/news-re...

More than half of UK births now involve medical intervention, audit finds Caesareans drive rise in assisted deliveries as experts warn of complex pregnancies linked to age, obesity and other conditions

Investment and proper resourcing of obstetric anaesthesia services has never been more important for the delivery of quality maternity services and safe maternal care #obanes www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Image of a birthing person cradling a new born baby. Text reads: Education Spotlight: Obstetric anaesthesia

Looking for obstetric anaesthesia resources?

This Bulletin article by @noolslucas.bsky.social & colleagues provides a comprehensive overview of the education, information and guidance you need.

In collaboration with the @oaa-anaes.bsky.social.

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Attended #OAA25ASM? Want to relive that educational jamboree experience? Visit your My OAA> Event videos www.oaa-anaes.ac.uk
Didn’t attend? Banish FOMO. All @oaa-anaes.bsky.social members can access all OAA events past 5 years up to 6m after the latest event!! Membership with benefits!!!

With sadness but with celebration - the life of Dr Len Carrie, 1931-2025, President @oaa-anaes.bsky.social 1990-1993

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This was one of the pillars of
@oaa-anaes.bsky.social foundation in 1969 and has underpinned our mission ever since. We stand with you because we have never stood down on this issue.

The complete Dr Fiona Donald #OAA25ASM Bruce Scott lecture on “The Future of #OBAnes as a Subspecialty” - a 🧵

#OBAnes as subspecialty: SIA since 2021 (≈ Periop Med), offer post-CCT fellowships (well subscribed), own specialist society ( @oaa-anaes.bsky.social = largest spec society, trusted source of patient information {Labourpains}, official journal { @ijoajournal.bsky.social}) - ideally poised? #OAA25ASM

Sizzling Belfast is where the #OBAnes very cool people came together for the #OAA25ASM gig. Look out for future tour dates

@oaa-anaes.bsky.social Slightly late-some terrific talks at #oaaasm25
so few nuggets/food for thought. Conan Mcaul on high spinal blocks-how to exclude spinal catheter Aspiration tips:Use small syringe; consistent aspiration duration e.g. 5s;Fill filter with fluid before use; Don’t use LOR syringe

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Teaming - ‘a dynamic, flexible form of collaboration where individuals from different backgrounds rapidly coordinate to work on tasks, often without a formal team structure’ #oaaasm25 @oaa-anaes.bsky.social

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Brilliant talk from Craig Lyons-paraphrasing here, but no compelling evidence for HFNO techniques in obstetrics. Are we just overcomplicating things when the cognitive load is already high? #OAAASM25 @oaa-anaes.bsky.social

The definition of an excellent conference - you leave feeling inspired to evolve your practice! 🙌🏾

#OAA25ASM - Fab speakers, brilliant posters, lovely seeing old & new friends! 🎉 Sunny beautiful Belfast was a bonus. 😎(Recordings of talks will be available to all @oaa-anaes.bsky.social members).