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Debate between Bridget Phillipson and Helen Maguire
Wednesday 13th November 2024

(1 month, 1 week ago)

Commons Chamber
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Bridget Phillipson Portrait Bridget Phillipson
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My hon. Friend brings real expertise to the House in this area. We are committed across Government to tackling the social determinants of health and the stark health inequalities that sadly blight the life chances of too many across our country.

Helen Maguire Portrait Helen Maguire (Epsom and Ewell) (LD)
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T3. During a hospital stay, my constituent, a new mother with an exclusively breastfed infant, encountered resistance from staff when trying to keep her child with her. The distress caused left her needing post-traumatic stress disorder therapy. What steps is the Minister taking with Government colleagues to ensure that hospitals support breastfeeding mothers appropriately?

Bridget Phillipson Portrait Bridget Phillipson
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The hon. Lady raises an important point, and I am very sorry to hear about her constituent’s experience. I will make sure that a Health Minister picks up on that point and has a conversation with her, because new mothers, including those who are breastfeeding, absolutely deserve the right level of support and advice.