Martin recently attended a parliamentary drop-in event hosted by the Protect Against Birth Haemorrhage Campaign to discuss the rising rates of postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) and its impact on women and families.
During the event, Martin met with the campaign team and signed an Open Letter calling for postpartum haemorrhage to be recognized as a major priority within women’s health and maternity safety policy. National NHS data highlighted at the event shows that major PPH cases across England rose by approximately 17% between 2022 and 2025. Locally, within the NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board, the rate of major PPH increased by 29.8% over the same period, underscoring the urgent need for consistent care pathways and maternity safety improvements.
Following the event, Martin said, "I was very pleased to attend the Protect Against Birth Haemorrhage Campaign event in Parliament to hear more about this critical issue and to offer my support by signing their Open Letter.
"Postpartum haemorrhage affects more than one in four women, making it one of the most common serious complications of childbirth. The physical and psychological impact on new mothers and their families can be profound, and the recent increase in local and national cases is a clear warning sign that we must do more to protect maternal health.
"It is vital that PPH is treated as a major priority within our national maternity safety framework. I look forward to working with the campaign to ensure that healthcare providers across the Brigg and Immingham consituency, and the wider region have the support and resources needed to deliver the highest standard of consistent care for mothers."
