Prof of International Maternal Health at University of Liverpool and consultant obstetrician. Based at the Sanyu Unit, specialises in low cost technologies.
Joined February 2009
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Andrew Weeks retweeted
13 Aug 2025
Why is UK maternity care in crisis with a caesarean section rate of over 40%? We show how multiple, well intentioned changes have come to together to create the perfect storm...
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@RCObsGyn @NHSEngland @wesstreeting @livuninews @BICSoc @LiverpoolWomens
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Andrew Weeks retweeted
11 Aug 2025
Important work from Uganda determining women's research priorities. @HRPresearch @LiverpoolWomens @livuninews @BabygelStudy @IGS_UiB @TTylleskar @WHORepinUganda @MinofHealthUG
11 Aug 2025
What do women living in rural Uganda see as the priorities for reproductive health? Some of their answers may surprise you! See the results in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology, & Women’s Health thelancet.com/journals/lanog… @EDCTP @NIHRresearch @BusitemaUni @LivUni @LindAlliance
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11 Aug 2025
What do women living in rural Uganda see as the priorities for reproductive health? Some of their answers may surprise you! See the results in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology, & Women’s Health thelancet.com/journals/lanog… @EDCTP @NIHRresearch @BusitemaUni @LivUni @LindAlliance
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Andrew Weeks retweeted
4 Aug 2025
I'm proud that the PPH Butterfly is included in this exhibition at the University of Liverpool on 'Lightbulb Moments'. Come and visit! Its open from 11th September. @PPHbutterfly @NIHRresearch @WHO news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/07…
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3 Aug 2025
My resignation letter from the Labour party over its complicity in the Gaza genocide:
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9 Jul 2025
Looking forward to taking part in this webinar tomorrow. Join us for this free webinar - and join the PPH CoP.
PPH CoP Webinar: Preventing PPH Mortality Globally — How Are We Doing? zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_…
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13 Jun 2025
Loving developing the FemTech space in Liverpool - so many enthusiasts and so much commitment! linkedin.com/posts/andrew-we…
@LiverpoolWomens @nhsUHLG_RI @NIHRresearch @The_MRC @innovateuk
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6 Jun 2025
Who decides how to allocate national research funding - and how do we make it fairer? @NIHRresearch @UKRI_News @innovationnwc @LiverpoolWomens @livuninews @BusitemaUni
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30 May 2025
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Femtech is a big focus in Liverpool - come and see what all the fuss is about! @RCObsGyn @ProfAsmaKhalil @LiverpoolWomens @livuninews
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Andrew Weeks retweeted
17 Jan 2025
🌍 Call for Experts!
HRP is seeking professionals with experience in SRHR in humanitarian settings to align SRH interventions in the MISP & H3 Framework.
🗓️ Apply by 30 January 2025.
📧 Details: bit.ly/4gZ9czU
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18 Jan 2025
Many congratulations Arri!
16 Jan 2025
La Reina ha entregado el “XIX premio Dexeus Mujer” al profesor Arri Coomarasamy de la Universidad de Birmingham (Reino Unido), en reconocimiento a su contribución para prevenir las pérdidas gestacionales y reducir la mortalidad materna durante el parto.
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Andrew Weeks retweeted
16 Jan 2025
Current caesarean use in England. Our article. The Conversation. @thangaratinam @abimerriel @MCR_SB_Research @adweeks @1verofilippi @amiewil @sheena_byrom @DrAngelaK Caesareans are rising fast in the UK – but giving birth is getting worse for women search.app/eQT23UZSqEJ8Udhq7
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Andrew Weeks retweeted
2 Dec 2024
We are recruiting sites for the @NIHRresearch funded GILD trial led by @kate3539 & @eleanor_mitch
If you’re a hospital who sees women with #gestationaldiabetes & want to contribute to a study looking at intrapartum blood glucose monitoring let us know!
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Andrew Weeks retweeted
29 Nov 2024
Misoprostol as Oral Solution or Oral Tablet for Induction of Labour (MISOBEST): A Randomised Controlled Non-Inferiority by researchers at @karolinskainst
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Andrew Weeks retweeted
27 Nov 2024
It was truly an honour for me to give the keynote address at the AXA European Works Council (@axa_ewc) earlier today in Paris. I was thrilled by the enthusiasm of thr audience on issues of access to critical #maternity care in #Africa. "Being a woman shouldn't be a risk!"#AXAEWC
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Andrew Weeks retweeted
19 Nov 2024
Misoprostol as Oral Solution or Oral Tablet for Induction of Labour (MISOBEST): A Randomised Controlled Non-Inferiority by researchers at @karolinskainst
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Andrew Weeks retweeted
14 Nov 2024
New adventure starts here please come and find me on blue sky ! #matexp
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Andrew Weeks retweeted
1 Nov 2024
BirthGlide Ltd is a medical device co. with a mission to make childbirth safer for mothers & babies. To help with their development process, they hope to gather valuable input from mothers. Please complete the survey👉bit.ly/3UwKuxy
@LiverpoolWomens @adweeks @BirthTrauma
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Andrew Weeks retweeted
18 Oct 2024
Next up, the #rcmwinner for Outstanding Contribution to Midwifery Services: Improving Safety and Quality of Care. A big well done to Maternity Assessment Unit, Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust @LiverpoolWomens! #rcmawards
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Andrew Weeks retweeted
21 Oct 2024
📣 Attention Mums-To-Be! 📣
The Children Growing Up in Liverpool study is now open to ALL mums-to-be under the care of @LiverpoolWomens
Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to the mum club, your experience matters.
Go to cgullstudy.com
#Pregnancy #Liverpool
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