Rejected petition Introduce routine testing for Strep B in all pregnant women across Wales.

Undiagnosed Strep B during pregnancy is not harmful to the Mother, however it can have serious consequences for the newborn baby (during pregnancy and through labour). Strep B can cause premature birth, Pneumonia, Septicaemia and Meningitis.
Routine testing could help expecting mothers to receive a simple course of antibiotics helping to prevent these life-threatening conditions.

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According to the NHS, 2-4 women in every 10 carry Group B Strep and there is a small risk that it can be spread to the baby during labour and make them ill. The NHS quote that this can occur in 1 in 1750 pregnancies.
There is a risk of miscarriage or loss of baby.

If there is a chance to save even one baby, then routine testing will be worthwhile and prevent families going through similar heartache and loss.

Why was this petition rejected?

It did not collect enough signatures to be referred to the Petitions Committee.

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Date submitted 23 March 2024
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