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Women in labour are turned away from private Christchurch hospital due to staffing shortages

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Thu, 13 Oct 2022, 6:27pm

Women in labour are turned away from private Christchurch hospital due to staffing shortages

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Thu, 13 Oct 2022, 6:27pm

Revelations women are being turned away from a private Christchurch Hospital whist in labour, because of staffing shortages.

Newstalk ZB understands at least one labouring woman was sent from St George’s Hospital to Rangiora last night and her midwife missed her birth.

Incoming Chair of the College of Midwives Sheena Ross says this is the most stressful outcome.

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