Dr Brooke Vandermolen, known as 'The OBGYN Mum', is a leading NHS Obstetrics and Gynaecology Doctor dedicated to making education about women's health accessible to all. With over 10 years of hands-on NHS experience, plus a wealth of life experience and two children of her own, she knows firsthand how women's health is often discussed in discreet whispers between friends. With her taboo-busting guides to periods, the menopause and everything else in between, she has reached millions of people across the globe through her content, where she provides the key information that she wishes every patient could have access to. Today, her combination of frontline medical expertise and accessible communication makes her a trusted voice on women's health and an engaging speaker for organisations seeking to educate and empower their audiences.
After gaining early experience as a tutor and Junior Editor for the Medical Women’s Federation while studying at University College London, Brooke began her career as an NHS Medical Doctor at the West Hertfordshire Federation in 2014. Specialising in obstetrics and gynaecology from 2016, she progressed through clinical training across antenatal clinics, labour wards, menopause care and paediatric and adolescent gynaecology. In 2018, Brooke became a Senior Medical Advisor at Ovarian Cancer Action, further broadening her expertise in women’s health. She joined University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in 2021 and later became a Gynaecology Clinical Fellow, specialising in paediatric and adolescent gynaecology. Following a period as an ST5 Registrar at Barts Health NHS Trust, Brooke returned to University College London, where she currently works as an ST6 Senior Resident and Senior Trainee Representative. Continuing to advance her specialist expertise, she is completing a competitive robotic gynaecological surgery fellowship while also serving as a BritSPAG Trainee Representative for the British Society for Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology.
In addition to clinical practice, Brooke has built an influential career in health communication. From serving as a Reviewer of the Medical App Journal to working as a Medical Writer at Patient Connect Limited, she understands the importance of consistently sharing medical information. Since 2017, Brooke has created an educational platform with over 3 million views per month across social media with her account 'The OBGYN Mum'. Continuing to educate, in 2020, she co-founded The Birth Collective, where she worked to create online pregnancy and postnatal courses for expecting parents. Additionally, since 2024, Brooke has acted as Educational Co-Host at the Menopause Symposium, helping to improve understanding and awareness of menopause through accessible learning. Creating digital content for the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and the wider NHS, sitting on expert panels advising YouTube Health, TikTok and Meta, and publishing continuous research on maternal medicine at international conferences, Brooke uses her voice and powerful knowledge to make a vast difference to global understanding.
With outstanding experience across paediatrics and adolescent gynaecology, menopause care and labour wards, and developing her brand on social media, Brooke has the rare ability to translate complex medicine into practical and engaging conversations. As the author of 'Bloody Powerful', published by Cambridge University Press, Brooke brings further authority to discussions surrounding periods, menopause and wider women’s health. She has spoken for the Department of Health and organisations including Barclays, Santander, EY, Tesco, Superdrug, John Lewis and Sky, as well as The Everywoman Festival and The Baby Show. With features across Vogue, The Telegraph and Women’s Health, plus appearances on BBC Woman’s Hour and Channel 5, Brooke brings recognised authority to discussions surrounding female health, workplace wellbeing, and reproductive education.
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Bloody Powerful: The taboo-busting guide to periods, menopause and everything in-between
Dr Brooke Vandermolen's official speaking topics are listed below:
Fertility Matters
Many of us take for granted that falling pregnant will be straightforward, but infertility is far more common than most realise, with friends and colleagues often suffering in silence. This session covers what infertility is and what can improve a couple's chances of conception, what IVF actually involves, and the options for single parents and couples in same-sex relationships, alongside what to say, and what to avoid saying, to a colleague going through it.
Menopause Matters
Half the population go through the menopause, yet many of us have no idea what to expect or how to support a colleague going through it. This session breaks down the taboos and misconceptions, covers how menopause can affect you at home and at work, and gives practical tips for managing the most troublesome symptoms for yourself, or to help your colleagues.
Pregnancy Loss Matters
Knowing 1 in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriage means most individuals or their partners are likely to be touched by pregnancy loss. In this session we cover what can cause miscarriage and pregnancy loss, what to expect from the recovery process, and the employment rights and practical support that help someone return to work, which in turn benefits retention, productivity and how comfortable someone feels at work.
Women's Health Matters
Women's health issues have been brushed under the carpet for far too long. This session covers common questions about periods, pregnancy loss and the check-ups everyone should have to look after their gynaecological health, plus how to support colleagues going through gynaecological issues, cancers or surgery.
Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain
Endometriosis affects around 1 in 10 women, yet diagnosis in the UK takes an average of almost 9 years. This session covers what endometriosis actually is, why diagnosis is so often delayed, and the practical impact on work, from pain flares to surgery recovery and fertility treatment running alongside symptom management.
Maternal Mental Health
Up to 1 in 5 women experience a mental health problem during pregnancy or in the year after birth. This session covers what to look out for in yourself or a colleague through pregnancy, postnatal recovery and the return to work, including the difference between baby blues and postnatal depression, and how partners, managers and HR can offer meaningful support.
PMOS, Cycle Health & Fertility Preservation
PMOS (previously known as PCOS) affects around 1 in 10 women and influences periods, weight, mood, skin and long-term health, yet is often diagnosed late or dismissed. This session covers how cycle-related issues such as severe PMS and PMDD show up at work, and the growing interest in fertility preservation, such as egg freezing, as a corporate benefit.
Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a pivotal moment accompanied by physical changes, effects on emotional wellbeing, and shifts in priorities at home that can affect work-life balance. This session covers the challenges of each trimester, from early miscarriage risk through to the workplace adjustments and support that matter most as pregnancy progresses.
Official Feedback From In-Person & Virtual Events
"Several colleagues reached out as soon as the session ended to say how good it was, and how sensitively and gently you handled the topic." - Robert, Senior Corporate Responsibility Manager, HFW
"It was a fantastic presentation which got great engagement. No doubt it will contribute to creating a culture where colleagues feel more comfortable sharing, as they know they will be met with compassion and empathy." - Rosy, Marketing and Communications Senior Executive, HFW
"We've had some great feedback and lovely comments, and it has enabled a few to open up about their own experiences." - Working Parents Network Chair, Equans
"It was a great session." - Kendra, Senior Inclusion & Engagement Manager, Superdrug
- 2025 - Obstetrics & Gynaecology Senior Resident ST6, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- 2025 - Senior Trainee Representative, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- 2024 - Educational Co-Host, Menopause Symposium
- 2024 - BritSPAG Trainee Representative, British Society for Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology
- 2023 - Obstetrics & Gynaecology Registrar ST5 Doctor, Barts Health NHS Trust
- 2023 - Social Media Manager, British Society for Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology
- 2022 - Gynaecology Clinical Fellow in Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- 2021 - Obstetrics & Gynaecology Registrar ST4, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- 2020 - Co-Founder, The Birth Collective
- 2018 - Senior Medical Advisor, Ovarian Cancer Action
- 2017 - Clinical Content Creator, The OBGYN Mum
- 2017 - Obstetrics & Gynaecology Registrar ST2 & ST3 Doctor
- 2016 - Obstetrics & Gynaecology ST1 Doctor
- 2016 - Medical Writer, Patient Connect Limited
- 2015 - Medical Doctor FY2, Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
- 2014 - Medical Doctor FY1, West Hertfordshire Federation
- 2013 - Junior Editor, Medical Women’s Federation
- 2013 - Reviewer, Medical App Journal
- 2012 - Chair, GP Society at UCL Medical Society
- 2009 - Personal Tutor for Students
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