'High risk' pregnancies account for 70 per cent of births at Bendigo Health, inquiry hears

Adam Holmes
Updated October 24 2017 - 3:15pm, first published 3:04pm
Bendigo Health director of obstetrics and gynaecology Nicola Yuen, deputy director of nursing, women's and children's services Fiona Faulks and Mamta co-ordinator Amanda Hewett at the inquiry in Bendigo on Tuesday. Picture: ADAM HOLMES
Bendigo Health director of obstetrics and gynaecology Nicola Yuen, deputy director of nursing, women's and children's services Fiona Faulks and Mamta co-ordinator Amanda Hewett at the inquiry in Bendigo on Tuesday. Picture: ADAM HOLMES

SEVENTY per cent of pregnancies handled by Bendigo Health since the opening of the new hospital have been described as “high risk” as gestational diabetes and obesity become increasingly prevalent in the region.

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Adam Holmes

Adam Holmes

Journalist at The Examiner and Advocate, Tasmania

From Adelaide to south-west Victoria, Bendigo to Tasmania, I've provided in-depth stories in politics, environmental affairs, issues facing disadvantaged communities, legal affairs and much more. Contact me at adam.holmes@examiner.com.au or on Twitter at @adamholmes010

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