Miriam Stoppard

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Miriam Stoppard is a prominent medical doctor, author, and television presenter who has made significant contributions to the field of healthcare and medicine. She was born on May 12, 1937, in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]

Stoppard was born as Miriam Lillian Frankel to a Jewish family in Newcastle upon Tyne. She attended the Newcastle University Medical School where she received her medical degree.

Career[edit | edit source]

Stoppard's career spans across various fields including medicine, writing, and television. She has written numerous books on health and family issues, many of which have been bestsellers. Her most notable works include Conception, Pregnancy and Birth, Baby and Child Health Care, and Dr. Miriam Stoppard's New Pregnancy and Birth Book.

In addition to her writing career, Stoppard has also been a regular feature on television. She has presented several health-related programs and has been a frequent guest on talk shows and news programs.

Personal Life[edit | edit source]

Stoppard has been married twice. Her first marriage was to playwright Tom Stoppard, with whom she has two sons. Her second marriage is to industrialist Sir Christopher Hogg, whom she married in 1997.

Awards and Honours[edit | edit source]

Stoppard has received numerous awards and honours for her contributions to the field of healthcare. In 2010, she was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) for her services to healthcare and charity.

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Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD