"A new model of intensive care for the highest risk, pre-term babies has been announced.
Three specialist intensive care neonatal units will be based in Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Find out more at bit.ly/Neonatal_Intensive-Care"

The thinking is that larger units are able to care for more babies.

This means that the Neo-Natal unit at University Hospital Wishaw will be downgraded from a level 3 to a level 2.

This is insane. Babies like Innes wouldn't be here if they need to be transferred to Glasgow, Edinburgh or Aberdeen, depending on where there is an incubator free, as soon as they are born.
Being told your baby is going to arrive at 23 weeks is terrifying. I can't even put into words the emotions of being told there is a high chance they will not survive...but then to be told they can't be cared for and you or they will need to be transferred to Edinburgh, Glasgow or Aberdeen?
We saw the stress put on families who's baby was transferred as they either needed a higher level of care than their local unit could provide, or their local unit didn't have space. Families are left with no emotional support from friends and family and have to travel longer distances to see their baby.
Has there been any consideration about the need for bed space for women who are in labour and likely to need level 3 care for their baby? What about babies who are born and then found to need level 3 care?
Where is the parents voice on the committee making the decision?

Innes' story from Tiny Lives shows the reality of a Neo Natal unit.

https://fb.watch/ixPaeC-t0H/

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