Oral Question·Department of Health and Social Care
“Whether he has had discussions with NHS England on including vasa praevia screening as part of antenatal care.”
Tabled: 5 February 2025Answered: 11 February 2025
Asked by
Connor Naismith
Labour — Crewe and Nantwich
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
Answer from Hansard
The Minister for Secondary Care (Karin Smyth)
I thank my hon. Friend for his ongoing work in raising awareness in maternity services. We are committed to improving maternity care for women and babies. Evidence does not currently support screening for vasa praevia in the UK, but we have asked the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists to review the guidance around this issue.