Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 15267

Childbirth

Tabled: 20 November 2024
Answered: 28 November 2024

Question

Dr Caroline Johnson

ConservativeSleaford and North Hykeham

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to reduce perineal injury during vaginal deliveries.

Answer

Karin Smyth
Integrated care boards are rolling out the Perinatal Pelvic Health Services (PPHS) across England, to reduce the rates of perineal tears and improve outcomes for women. A national service specification was published in October 2023 that set out the expect...

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