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flag British Columbia’s maternity care crisis forces expectant parents to face last-minute birth location changes due to doctor shortages.

flag Expectant parents in British Columbia, especially in the Fraser Health region, face growing uncertainty about where they will give birth due to a shortage of obstetricians, leading to repeated patient diversions to other hospitals. flag Officials cite retirements, population growth, and declining interest in maternity care among family doctors as key causes. flag Hospitals like Ridge Meadows in Maple Ridge have implemented temporary diversions, forcing families to prepare for last-minute changes. flag While recruitment efforts continue and a new doctor has been hired, short-term challenges are expected to persist. flag Critics say the recurring disruptions reflect deeper systemic issues in the province’s healthcare system.

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