Safety fears force Yeovil Hospital to shut baby unit and halt admissions

Safety fears force Yeovil Hospital to shut baby unit and halt admissions

Expectant mothers redirected to other hospitals as Yeovil’s maternity services face emergency changes

NHS maternity care programme to enhance childbirth safety

The UK government has announced the rollout of a new NHS programme designed to prevent brain injuries during childbirth.The post NHS maternity care programme to enhance childbirth safety appeared first on Hospital Management.

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