Dory, I agree wholeheartidly. The media has got caught up with the 'women will die' thing and quite right too. Having an obstetric led unit far away will increase risk to life and reduce homebirths as the mental reassurance of a hopistal 10 mins away will put women off.

Also agree re 'down grading' its great we can offer ML units and this is very positive for local women and local midwives alike. It really annoys me when we are 'just' midwives - we save lives too!

Whats the answer to the unit changes? If its aint broke etc? or is it broke?

Keeps me awake at night I know that much...

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