Feedback from GPs suggests new mums could be screened at their six-week check-up after giving birth.
By Clara BullockA team of Somerset gynaecologists have now been awarded nearly £300,000 to run a study on the issue.Feedback from GPs suggests it may be easier to get this done at their regular six-week post-birth appointment.
This would avoid coming back for a second appointment when new parents are busy and have other priorities.Somerset NHS Foundation Trust's Jo Morrison, Dr Holly Baker-Rand and Dr Becky Newhouse are leading the national research project, called 'Postnatal Instead of Normally-timed Cervical Screening'. "We wanted to carry out research based on the idea that new mums and parents might find it more convenient to get their screening done at that one appointment, rather than having to make another appointment six weeks later," Ms Morrison said.
"If our study shows no difference in the quality of testing at six rather than 12 weeks, this could be offered to women earlier," she added.Follow BBC West on
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