Birth Trauma Inquiry Launched in UK Parliament

*PLEASE NOTE THE FINAL DATE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS TUESDAY 20th FEBRUARY 2024*

MASIC is calling on parents across the country to give their views and share their experiences of birth trauma as a first ever parliamentary inquiry on the issue is launched.

The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Birth Trauma will hear evidence from experts, medical professionals and from those affected by birth trauma during a series of evidence sessions in parliament starting on 5th February until 18th March 2024.

MASIC is a key supporter and contributor to the inquiry headed by the APPG’s co-chairs Theo Clarke MP and Rosie Duffield MP.

The inquiry will give women the opportunity for their stories of birth trauma to be told and examined in a formal way.

The aim is to collate evidence to the government for practical and achievable recommendations aimed at improving care and support for new mothers and their partners.

Another ambition is for birth trauma to be part of the upcoming Women’s Health Strategy.

MASIC CEO Chloe Oliver said:

“The MASIC Foundation very much welcome the launch of an inquiry into birth trauma and injury by the Birth Trauma APPG. We are proud to be members of the Special Advisory Group and look forward to working collaboratively with the inquiry to meet our shared goals of improving care for women suffering with the life changing emotional and physical consequences of birth injury, but also looking at how we can prevent these injuries from occurring. We look forward to the weeks ahead and making a huge impact in women’s health and healthcare.”

There has never been a parliamentary inquiry into birth trauma in the UK. Theo Clarke held the first ever debate on birth trauma in parliament last year where she told her own story of what happened following the birth of her daughter – an experience that compelled her to join forces with Rosie to set up the APPG and launch the inquiry.

Further information and to submit evidence: https://www.theo-clarke.org.uk/birth-trauma

Closing date for written submissions: 20th February 2024