Wishing Alicia Kearns MP for Rutland and Stamford Well as She Prepares for Her Daughter's Arrival
Wishing Alicia Kearns MP Well as She Prepares for Her Daughter's Arrival
Today, we extend our warmest wishes to Alicia Kearns MP for Rutland and Stamford as she prepares to welcome her baby daughter. Alicia has been commendably open about her pregnancy journey, which, as she has shared, has presented significant challenges.
Alicia's honesty about her experiences has been met with an outpouring of support, for which she is deeply grateful. In her characteristic transparency, she wished to inform her constituents about the complexities surrounding her upcoming birth.
Several months ago, following a hospital stay due to bleeding, Alicia received diagnoses of Placenta Previa and Placenta Accreta. Placenta Previa, a condition where the placenta lies low in the uterus and covers the cervix, necessitates a Cesarean section and carries risks of preterm birth and bleeding. Placenta Accreta, a rarer and more serious condition, involves the placenta attaching too deeply into the uterine wall, potentially invading the bladder. This condition necessitates a planned C-section, a hysterectomy immediately following the baby's delivery to manage severe bleeding, and anticipated blood transfusions.
Given the potential life-threatening nature of Placenta Accreta and the extensive surgery required, Alicia has been hospitalised for the past week. She has been advised that both her and her baby's hospital stays and recovery periods are expected to be longer than usual.
Understandably, this extended recovery period means Alicia will be away from her duties for a longer duration than anticipated. However, her dedication to her constituents remains unwavering.
Her experienced team will continue to provide assistance to residents in need. If you require support with issues such as pensions, justice, welfare, immigration, child maintenance, or HMRC, please do not hesitate to contact them at alicia.kearns.mp@parliament.uk.
Furthermore, her team has developed a detailed plan to ensure continuity of service to the communities she serves. They will remain in close contact with Alicia regarding urgent matters. Alicia will also utilise a proxy vote in Parliament, allowing her to continue participating in crucial decisions during her leave. She will maintain regular communication with her whip to ensure her voting preferences are represented.
Alicia expresses her sincere gratitude for everyone's understanding and the heartfelt well wishes she has received.
I join in sending her our best thoughts for a safe delivery and a swift recovery.
