Kate Lightly

Obstetrician interested in global women's health, improving outcomes through research and medical education

[GLOWM @glowm_wow]

À toutes les mères qui ont connu un travail long et douloureux : l’accouchement devrait être source de joie, et non de douleur persistante. ❤️
Si vous souffrez de fuites d'urine ou de selles après un accouchement difficile, cette lésion médicale s'appelle une fistule. Ce n'est pas de votre faute, et cela peut se guérir.
S'il vous plaît, partagez ce message avec vos sœurs, vos mères et vos amies au sein de votre communauté.
Regardez cette courte vidéo de GLOWM pour en savoir plus : https://t.co/qJsrBz5Z2v
#SafeMotherhood #HealthCare #GLOWM #InternationalDayToEndObstetricFistula #MaternitéSansRisque #Santé pour tous
@lightlykate @ProfBasky

[GLOWM @glowm_wow]

To every mother who had a long, painful labor: childbirth should bring joy, not ongoing pain. ❤️
If you leak urine or stool after a difficult birth, this medical injury is called a fistula. It is not your fault, and it can be cured.
Please share this with sisters, mothers and friends in your community.
Watch this short GLOWM video to learn more: https://t.co/9eeTgXD2XS
#SafeMotherhood #HealthCare #GLOWM #InternationalDayToEndObstetricFistula
@lightlykate @ProfBasky

[ISUOG @ISUOG]

PCOS has a new name - Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS). An accurate name for a condition affecting 170 million women globally. Patients & professionals working together from the start.
#ISUOG is proud to have played a role
More at: https://t.co/UtOZBjMx9M
#PCOSnamechange #PMOS #PCOS

[Asma Khalil @ProfAsmaKhalil]

💙 𝗧𝗼 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗺𝗶𝗱𝘄𝗶𝗳𝗲 — 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂.

Today is the 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝘄𝗶𝗳𝗲 — and a chance to recognise the colleagues who hold maternity care together.

🌟 In every clinic I run, every theatre I operate in, every NHS unit I work across — midwives sit at the heart of safer pregnancies, safer births and better outcomes for newborns.

To the midwives I work alongside:
🏥 At St George's
🏥 At Liverpool Women's Hospital
🏥 In my private clinics
🌍 And across the global maternity community

Your 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲, your 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲, and your 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 change lives — every single day. Thank you.

#InternationalDayOfTheMidwife #IDM2026 #Midwives #MaternityCare #ThankAMidwife @LiverpoolWomens @CityStGeorges @MidwivesRCM @ThePortlandHosp

[Dr. Catharine Young @DrCatharineY]

A generation growing up with the HPV vaccine may never face cervical cancer and other HPV-related cancers the way previous generations did.

An astonishing medical feat - and
a reminder of what science makes possible.

[Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @DrTedros]

Today, on International Workers Day, I honour the millions of health workers around the world, and all my @WHO colleagues, whose dedication saves lives, promotes health, and brings hope to communities every day.
Your courage, compassion and commitment are the foundation of stronger, fairer, healthier societies.
Thank you. #HealthForAll

[Dr Dan Goyal @danielgoyal]

Remember the NHS before 15 years of Tory austerity..

Same day GP
95% seen within 4 hours in A&E
No queuing ambulances
92% specialist treatment within 18 weeks
85% started cancer treatment within 62 days

It’s not the NHS model that’s the issue, it’s our choice of leadership!

[Neil Stone @DrNeilStone]

ZERO cases of cervical cancer diagnosed in women under age 25 in Australia 🇦🇺

None . Nada . Zip.

For the first time since records began!

How did this happen?

One word

VACCINES!!!!!

[Catriona Waitt @CatrionaWaitt]

The #MILK_CENTRE @At_The_EQUATOR team can now celebrate! I very much look forward to the next few years of generating evidence to support the safest and most effective use of medicines in breastfeeding mothers and their infants

@IDIMakerere @NIHRglobal @wellcometrust

[Tanya @resp_mat_pract]

So excited! 🎉
My textbook (with a chapter with Dr. Shawn Walker) is going to press & will be available v. soon.
Before you expect me to become wealthy & be able to buy you all expensive gifts🎁-I will not take any money💰so that the sale price is lower. Sorry to disappoint you😂

[Eileen Dudley @EileenDudley10]

@LightlyKate can you share within your network please ? 🤗

[WDI.Afghanistan @WDIAfghanistan1]

Today, the world celebrates education day.

But In Afghanistan, millions of girls woke up with nowhere to learn.

So on this International Day of Education,
remember Afghan girls.

[Alexander Heazell @MCR_SB_Research]

Working with parents and professionals, we have updated the #stillbirth priority setting partnership. These are the top-12 research priorities for stillbirth in the UK. Thank you to everyone who contributed their time and to Tommy's for funding and @LindAlliance for supporting

[Angela:Quality & Safety Matron for Maternity. @MWFetalHeart]

Lancet Publication: systematic review and meta analysis of all available evidence in relation to paracetamol in pregnancy:
https://t.co/BgrTnKvxDf

NO evidence to support a link between paracetamol and ASD, ADHD or intellectual disability.

[GLOWM @glowm_wow]

जागरूकता रोकथाम की दिशा में पहला कदम है। 🎗️सर्वाइकल कैंसर (गर्भाशय ग्रीवा के कैंसर) की रोकथाम के लिए हमारी #WoWSeries एनिमेटेड गाइड को सरल, समावेशी और जीवन रक्षक बनाने के लिए डिज़ाइन किया गया है। देखें और साझा करें: https://t.co/KgK3IUZtK7
#CervicalCancerAwarenessMonth #CancerPrevention #WomensHealth #HealthEducation #WoW #GLOWM #WelfareOfWomen #WoWSeries #WomensMedicine @lightlykate @ProfBasky

[GLOWM @glowm_wow]

Kesadaran adalah langkah pertama menuju pencegahan.🎗️Panduan animasi #WoWSeries kami untuk mencegah kanker serviks dirancang agar sederhana, inklusif, dan menyelamatkan nyawa. Tonton dan bagikan: https://t.co/y3XFEGo7je
#CervicalCancerAwarenessMonth #CancerPrevention #WomensHealth #HealthEducation #WoW #GLOWM #WelfareOfWomen #WoWSeries #WomensMedicine @lightlykate @ProfBasky

[GLOWM @glowm_wow]

Awareness is the first step to prevention. 🎗️Our #WoWSeries animated guide to preventing cervical cancer is designed to be simple, inclusive and life-saving. Watch and share: https://t.co/qMm6MBAInu
#CervicalCancerAwarenessMonth #CancerPrevention #WomensHealth #HealthEducation #WoW #GLOWM #WelfareOfWomen #WoWSeries #WomensMedicine @lightlykate @ProfBasky

[GASOC @GASOC_2015]

Apply now to join our committee!

(1) Contribute to advancing global surgery initiatives.

(2) Be part of dynamic and enthusiastic team.

(3) Develop leadership, communication, and organisational skills

(4) Make a difference both locally and globally.

https://t.co/15iP01uR0d

[Catriona Waitt @CatrionaWaitt]

I am really looking forward to speaking on the 'Extraordinary World of Breastmilk' at Liverpool Medical Institute this Thur 27th Nov at 6-7 pm UK time.

You can join in person: https://t.co/ZjVGt23OwJ

Or online: https://t.co/jZcY1vK9DY

#AtTheEquatorUG

[Baby Lifeline 💙 @babylifeline]

💙 Happy #MSWCelebrationDay! Maternity support workers (MSWs) are a vital part of the maternity team as they support midwives, contributing to the care of women, birthing people, their babies and families.

Thank you to all MSWs for the vital role you play.

#BabyLifeline #MSWDay