Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 109290

Childbirth: Fathers

Tabled: 28 January 2026

Answered: 5 February 2026

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Question

Shaun Davies

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what standardised guidance is available to NHS maternity services regarding a) paternal involvement and b) support for fathers in childbirth.

Answer

Karin Smyth

National 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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