Expectant mothers face delays as new COVID surge hits maternity wards - Sydney Morning Herald


7/20/2022 12:00:00 AM2 years 9 months ago
by Timna Jacks, Melissa Cunningham

Expectant mothers are facing repeated delays to planned caesareans and birth inductions as oversubscribed maternity wards battle diminishing staffing levels and a surge in COVID-positive women giving birth.

I have been quite calm throughout the pregnancy, but now am a little bit anxious and thinking things like what if I go into labour, and theres not enough staff? What is something goes wrong? she said… [+4618 chars]

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