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Scottish mother gives birth in ambulance amid maternity staff shortages

Hannah Smith gave birth inside an ambulance on the A96 while being taken to Aberdeen Maternity Hospital in Scotland. She could not deliver at Dr Gray's hospital in Elgin, closer to home, because of staff shortages there. Her experience has highlighted pressure on maternity services in the region, where some expectant mothers face long journeys.

Scottish mother gives birth in ambulance amid maternity staff shortages

This summary is based on reporting by BBC News.

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