P-05-1035 Allow birthing partners to be present at scans, the start of labour, birth and after the birth
P-05-1035 Allow birthing partners to be present at scans, the start of labour, birth and after the birth
This
petition was submitted by Hannah Albrighton having collected a total of 7,326
signatures.
Text of Petition:
Due to COVID-19 there has
been restrictions on birthing partners being present for scans, labour and
birth in many hospitals.
There hasn’t been many
reviews on this topic, if any at all.
It seems unfair, and an
insult to new families that they can stand 2m apart from complete strangers
down the beach or even in a shop, but they cannot have their partner or
birthing partner there to witness first time experiences such as scans, the
baby’s heart beat, labour and birth.
It needs to change.
Status
This petition was considered completed by
the Petitions Committee at its meeting on 13/09/2021.
The Committee considered
the correspondence received and agreed that the changes called for by the
petitioner have been reflected in the revised guidance, whilst also recognising
this will be dependent on risk assessments to reflect local circumstances. The
Committee agreed to thank the petitioner and close the petition.
Full details of the
consideration of this petition by the Committee and related documents can be
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It was first considered
by the Petitions Committee on 03/11/2020.
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Business type: Petition
Reason considered: Senedd Business;
Status: For consideration
First published: 27/10/2020