Earlier today, Stephen wrote to Health Secretary Wes Streeting about maternity services in the UK.
A number of constituents have been in touch with Stephen in recent weeks outlining their concerns about the future of the women's health. Many referred to a report published by the charity, Delivering Better. They found that 65% of maternity services have been deemed “unsafe” and that black women were three times as likely to die in childbirth, compared to their white counterparts.
In his letter, Stephen asked the Health Secretary what he was doing to ensure that all women have the opportunity to see the same midwife through their pregnancy. He also asked for an assurance that the Department for Health would look at providing more frequent GP appointments to women after birth to check on their health and well-being.
Speaking about his letter, Stephen said: “I am concerned by the findings presented by the Delivering Better report, and am grateful to my constituents for drawing it to my attention.
“I hope the Health Secretary will look at the report and work to ensure better access to maternity services for the residents of East Ham. "