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the small maternities singled out by a report

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S. Bourgault, F. Cotenceau, M-C. Georgelin

France 3

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A report points to the risks of childbirth in certain maternities, Friday, March 3. Hundreds are affected. He says that giving birth in a small structure would present a greater vital risk.

Victoire was born three days ago in Chateau-Gontier-sur-Mayenne (Mayan). A childbirth without difficulty for her mother, who was followed in the same maternity ward throughout her pregnancy.I was able to find professionals that I had met during my childbirth preparation, in particular, so I was very reassured and very well supervised.“, says the mother. In this maternity ward, there are an average of 800 deliveries each year.

Bring together small maternities

An insufficient figure according to a report, which recommends no longer giving birth in these small maternities for security reasons.The maternal vital risk is greater in small maternities, this has been demonstrated by an INSERM study. The idea is to group together these small maternities (…)“, explains Professor Yves Ville, author of the report on French maternity wards. In the Mayenne maternity ward, staff are trained throughout the year to keep up to date.

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