Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 41633

Postnatal Care: Standards

Tabled: 26 March 2025
Answered: 3 April 2025

Question

Mr Will Forster

Liberal DemocratWoking

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will take steps with NHS England to improve the provision of respite homes for mums and babies post traumatic birth.

Answer

Karin Smyth
The Department recognises the significant physical and psychological consequences of birth trauma and the devastating impact this can have on some women. We are fully committed to improving the quality and consistency of care for women throughout pregnanc...

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