United Kingdom · Question · Written question
UIN 109290
Childbirth: Fathers
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28 January 2026
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5 February 2026 · Answer
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Summary
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.
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28 January 2026
Written question
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.
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5 February 2026
Answer
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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- Official source: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-01-28/109290
- Open data entity: https://questions-statements-api.parliament.uk/api/writtenquestions/questions/1876239
- uk · wq-1876239 · source updated 5 February 2026