Patient safety

Exclusive: Hundreds of mothers diverted while in labour

By 2024-12-17T05:10:00

Pregnant woman in hospital

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Nearly 1,000 women were diverted to other NHS trusts or units while in labour within a six-month period this year, HSJ can reveal.

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