Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 109289
Childbirth: Fathers
Tabled: 28 January 2026
Answered: 5 February 2026
Named DayQuestion
Shaun Davies
Labour — Telford
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what data his Department holds on the proportion of births in NHS facilities at which a father is present.
Answer
Karin SmythNational bodies such as the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence and the Royal College of Midwives have issued guidelines emphasising the importance of involving fathers and partners in maternity and perinatal care. These guidelines set expec...
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