Allow 1 person to escort and/or attend antenatal appointments with Mothers-to-be

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Currently it has been banned unless in exceptional circumstances to have anyone attend antenatal appointments with Mothers-to-be.
We would like to have this changed so that one other person can also attend, or an escort can be present.

The Government has opened pubs, restaurants, and other public spaces with strict regulations put in place to minimise the risk of infection spreading. The hospitals also have regulations in place, so we believe that with measures, one other person may attend antenatal appointments with low risk of spread.
Currently, Fathers-to-be are unable to take a first look at their child/children through scans, and women who are expecting may feel distressed attending these appointments on their own.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

Individual hospitals and clinics, not the UK Government or House of Commons, decide who can attend scans and antenatal appointments.

You should check with your maternity team and sonography unit for their policy on who can attend antenatal appointments, including scans.

Timeline

2 Aug 2020	Petition opened for signatures
4 Sep 2020	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 4 Sep 2020

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