Petition
Internal and external swabbing for postpartum women presenting with infection
Rejected
19 signatures
What the petition asks
I would like the government to approve my act PIPA - The Postpartum Infection Prevention Act. This is "To mandate internal and external swabbing for all postpartum women presenting with a vaginal birth-related suture/tear or infection."
To prevent misdiagnosis, recurring infections, potential impacts on future fertility, and life-threatening invasive infections such as Strep A, toxic shock syndrome, or sepsis, implement a mandatory dual-site swabbing protocol (internal and external) for all postpartum patients presenting with suspected suture/tear infections following vaginal delivery.
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
We can only accept petitions about things the Government or Parliament are directly responsible for.
Decisions about the care of postpartum women are a matter for the NHS, not the UK Government or Parliament.
Decisions about the care of postpartum women are a matter for the NHS, not the UK Government or Parliament.
Timeline
| 11 Jul 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 7 Aug 2025 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
19
Status
Rejected
Rejected
7 Aug 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 8 Aug 2026.