Anyone else angry that COVID maternity restrictions still in place?

[Peaplant20]

I feel so let down that pubs and restaurants are starting to open next week yet in some trusts you still can’t even have your partner with you at the scans (I actually can, but it’s not fair for other women), some appointments are over the phone and therefore you don’t get the urine and blood pressure checks, and dads still not allowed in the hospital for the full labour/ to stay over night. I feel really helpless like I’m just sitting around hoping it will change. What can we do about it? I was thinking about writing to my MP has anyone done this and has a good template they could share? I’ve also been signing petitions but it’s seems futile x

My hospital is pretty new so the postnatal ward is all private rooms which is lovely, and means partners can be there for the duration including early labour. Otherwise, they’re currently allowed to attend the 20 weeks scan but not the 12 week scan (unless there’s “unexpected news” ) or growth scans. Some antenatal appointments are being done over the phone.