FGM GTG

Question 1

FGM law?

Answer 1

Female genital mutilation act 2003

Question 2

FGM needs reporting to police in which cases?

Answer 2

FGM confirmed in girl <18 – report to police within in month of confirmation

Question 3

If woman with FGM identified and LOW risk?

Answer 3

Data recording in medical record
Document in Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC) FGM enhanced data set
No need to report to police

Question 4

If woman with FGM identified in pregnancy and HIGH risk on assessment?

Answer 4

Report to social services/police
Document in child’s red book
If baby girl - notify child protection midwife, GP and health visitor

Question 5

When should de-infibulation be offered?

Answer 5

1) Before pregnancy/ first intercourse
2) Antenatally at 20 weeks, 1st stage of labour, time of delivery
3) Peri-operatively at time of CS OR at gynae/FGM OP post-natally