Over 65 parliamentarians have backed the campaign's open letter calling for greater action on postpartum haemorrhage
An open letter coordinated by the Protect Against Birth Haemorrhage Campaign has been delivered to the Prime Minister, calling for postpartum haemorrhage to be treated as a national women’s health and maternity safety priority.
The letter has been signed by more than 65 parliamentarians from across the political spectrum, demonstrating support for greater national attention on postpartum haemorrhage and action to improve care for women across the NHS.
Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) affects more than one in four births in England. In severe cases, it can become a medical emergency requiring blood transfusions, emergency surgery, intensive care or, in some cases, a hysterectomy.
Despite its scale and seriousness, PPH remains too often overlooked in national conversations around women’s health and maternity safety.
The open letter calls on the Government to take further action to improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of PPH, including ensuring maternity teams have access to effective interventions and innovations when they are needed.
The Protect Against Birth Haemorrhage Campaign will continue working with parliamentarians, maternity organisations, healthcare professionals and other stakeholders to raise awareness of PPH and support improvements in care for women and families.