Dear @MattHancock can you please explain to us why it is not okay for a partner to attend scan appointments and early labour, but it is okay for people to drink in pubs? Could it be that pregnant women have been ignored and forgotten? #pregnancysupport

I’ve just asked this same question on Instagram and the responses are devastating. A woman is currently sitting in hospital waiting to find out if she has had a miscarriage; she’s terrified and she’s completely on her own. It’s in humane @MattHancock #Butnotmaternity

The stories that are flooding in are uncomfortable and traumatising. The decision not to lift this restriction will impact the health of babies and their mothers. #ButNotMaternity @MattHancock