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Two Christchurch birthing units remain closed
Two Christchurch birthing units remain closed
Canterbury District Health Board Media Advisor
Lincoln Maternity Hospital and Burwood Birthing Unit remain closed until further notice. Women who were intending to birth at the Units prior to the earthquake should go to Christchurch Women’s Hospital. Staff at Christchurch Women’s Hospital have been advised and will be expecting more women to arrive there. Women affected by the changes are being contacted along with Lead Maternity Carers and staff at the closed units.
The Rangiora Birthing Unit and Ashburton Hospital remain open for birthing mothers.
Pre planned caesareans and induction of labour will continue at Christchurch Women’s Hospital tomorrow as scheduled.
ENDS
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