Lateral flow tests ahead of births are among new measures NHS England has said hospitals must take to ensure pregnant women do not attend appointments alone.
NHS England has issued guidance for trusts, including testing pregnant women and their partners for coronavirus ahead of scans, foetal medicine appointments and births to ensure they can safely attend together.
The guidance also recommends hospitals in England assess their maternity services to identify whether there is an elevated risk of Covid-19 transmission if partners are present.
A friend or relative has been allowed to accompany pregnant women on maternity wards for some time, but coronavirus restrictions meant some have had to be undertaken alone.
Pregnant women should not have to attend any appointments alone – NHS guidance
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Pregnant women should not have to attend any appointments alone – NHS guidance
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