In Dundee, a pregnant woman’s fate links to war in Sudan, AI bias, and a 1936 councillor from Punjab.

Dr Isioma Okolo’s Jainti Dass Saggar Lecture reveals six degrees of healing—how politics, policy, and patient care collide in 2025. From maternal deaths in conflict zones to racism in Scottish labour wards, she shows why clinicians must turn suffering into joyful resistance.

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Discover how Black women in Scotland face higher maternal mortality risks—and the NAUWU Report's roadmap for equity. From stories to policy fixes, learn actionable steps for better care. Read now.

Too often, the story of Black and Brown maternal health is framed around pain and struggle. But what if we shifted the focus to joy, resilience, and positive transformation? This blog explores how we can move beyond fear-based narratives to celebrate real progress in birth equity—highlighting initiatives in Scotland that are making a tangible difference

Being a new consultant is like the beginning of a first pregnancy. It’s full of unexpected twists, turns, excitement, anxiety and a whole lot of growth! Here are the things I wish someone had said to me a year ago.

It’s been a long time. Where have I been? Embracing rest. Celebrating milestones. Choosing joy amidst the terror of humanity and staying tuned.

Are you resilient, or have you normalised maladaptive behaviours to chronic stress? Now that’s a triggering question.

Ever wondered why you feel like a fraud despite being qualified and rather high achieving? It’s because these spaces were never designed to include you and you are constantly told you do not belong.

What is it about being Black or Brown that increases health risk factors? Is it the melanin?

To address health inequities, we must understand and acknowledge three things- power, privilege and positionality.

Disparities in patient (service users) health outcomes and career progression and attainment for our workforce in obstetrics and gynaecology are simply different sides of the same coin. That coin is systemic racism.

If we perceive individuals and communities as damaged, we will never expect them to survive, let alone thrive. This vlog is a spoken word performance exploring storytelling, identity, stereotypes and statistics.

Ikigai (生き甲斐,  ‘a reason for being') is a Japanese concept referring to something that gives a person a sense of purpose, a reason for living. In this blog, I share how I found my ikigai and share tips to help you find yours.

Self leadership is a critical skill in achieving career success, satisfaction and joy at work. I wish someone had told me this 10 years ago!

I’m a recovering workaholic and I know I’m not alone. This week I argue that rest is a superpower and resistance against the problematic narrative around productivity.

To discover your inner Yoda, an excellent mentee you must become. The secret to transformative mentorship.

There are always at least two experts in the room. Let’s chat about how to flex your expertise and advocate for yourself when you next see your gynaecologist.

Caesarean sections are the commonest surgical procedure performed worldwide. Globally 1 in 5 babies are born by caesarean section. In this week’s blog I explore the polarising views on caesarean birth in celebration of caesarean awareness month.

Your skin is the largest organ in your body and has direct contact with your environment. Black womxn are overexposed to toxic chemicals in everyday beauty products which impacts on our reproductive health. This blog post is not ‘just’ about hair.

With multiple debates about artificial intelligence, I reflect on what challenges and opportunities we may face using AI and technology to bridge the digital gender gap.

The future is digital. The widening digital gender gap negatively impacts the whole of society, not just women and girls. I reflect on my experience of attending the United Nations CSW67, the principal global intergovernmental body exclusively dedicated to the promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of women.