Milton Keynes University Hospital has been praised by Ben Everitt MP for ‘leading the way’ on supporting pregnant women during the coronavirus pandemic.
The MP for Milton Keynes North has signed a letter calling on NHS Trusts to allow women to have their partners with them for scans and during all stages of labour.
Unlike many other hospitals, MK Hospital allows one adult to attend booked scan appointments and a birth partner is allowed on the labour ward – as long as they aren’t displaying coronavirus symptoms – and Ben is proud MK is leading the way.
Ben commented, “It’s massively important for pregnant women and their mental health that they are allowed to have their partners with them for support during life changing events.
“I’m proud MK Hospital is leading the way on this and after signing this letter to NHS Trusts across England I hope others will be following suit to ensure women get the best care possible at an extremely emotional time.”
This comes as MKUH is encouraging residents to attend its annual progress meeting to hear how the hospital has performed between 2019-20 and what plans are for the next year.
The virtual event will provide members of the public with an opportunity to hear from, and ask questions of, the Trust’s Chief Executive, the Chairman, the Director of Finance and the Lead Governor at the Trust.
