Local AM Paul Davies is campaigning for better awareness of Parvovirus B19, or Slapped Cheek Syndrome as it's commonly referred to, amongst expectant mothers across Wales. A small amount of information on Slapped Cheek Syndrome is available to pregnant women in the "Bump, Baby and Beyond" pregnancy book, but given that Slapped Cheek Syndrome affects 1 in 400 pregnancies, Mr Davies is calling on more information to be made publically available.

Mr Davies said, "I'm disappointed that the Welsh Government has not given Slapped Cheek Syndrome the attention that it deserves. Ms Williams and I have been lobbying the Health Minister and the UK National Screening Committee to promote awareness of Parvovirus B19 and to ensure that mothers fully understand the symptoms and effects of it. Given that Slapped Cheek Syndrome can sometimes have fatal consequences for pregnant women, it's essential that women have access to as much information on this syndrome as possible."

Louise Williams from Pembrokeshire, who has suffered from Slapped Cheek added, "It is possible to save babies from the suffering of slapped cheek. Providing mothers directly with information and knowledge of the virus, its effects and how to protect themselves, is a start."