Concern for babies born during lockdown
Children’s commissioner for England Anne Longfield has raised concerns over a lack of support for new babies during lockdown.
In a briefing paper, Longfield highlights the inability of family and friends to support new mothers as well as relaxed time frames for midwife visits and the six-week postnatal check.
She says around 76,000 babies have been born during lockdown and highlight particular concern about those living in poverty or who parents are experiencing domestic violence.
She has called on the NHS and the government to implement two-way data sharing to support vulnerable families who have welcomed a newborn during the crisis.
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