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High-risk pregnancies treated at home to minimise COVID-19 exposure
A new program, allowing women with high-risk pregnancies to receive hospital treatment in their own home, could soon be rolled out across Queensland.
Key points:
- Maternity Hospital in the Home Program was developed to protect pregnant women during COVID-19
- The service allows women with high-risk pregnancies to be treated by midwives and doctors at home
- The successful pilot program may be rolled out across Queensland
The 13-week pilot program was developed by Gold Coast University Hospital in response to COVID-19 to help free up hospital beds and protect expectant mothers during the height of the pandemic.
New mother Jamie-Lee Martis used the service after being diagnosed with cervical incompetence at 28 weeks.
She was at risk of early…
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