Blood clots are the number one cause of maternal death in this country, but pregnant women are not being told! On World Thrombosis Day I am calling for maternal blood clot prevention to be an explicit priority in the Government’s National Maternity Plan. So far, I have secured: ☑️ NICE’s commitment to review NG201, its national guidance on maternity care, to ensure blood clot risks are properly assessed at the first contact when pregnant ☑️ A review of QS201, the National Quality Standard for preventing blood clots, which currently excluded pregnant women despite them being at increased risk. ☑️ An interim statement published by RCOG aligning its outdated 2015 guidance with NHS England’s Maternal Care Bundle and the latest evidence, supporting more consistent risk assessments and preventative treatment ahead of the full updated guidance. But it’s not enough - I need the Government’s support, and we need action to save lives.