Fraser Health is asking pregnant women who go into labour or need other maternity-related services between July 8-19 in South Surrey or White Rock to head to 91原创 Memorial instead of Peace Arch Hospital.

In a news release issued just before 4 p.m. Friday (July 2), the health authority says the measure is 鈥渋n response to a temporary gap in pediatrician coverage.鈥�

鈥淓xpectant individuals who have pre-existing plans to deliver at Peace Arch Hospital should attend 91原创 Memorial Hospital for their delivery,鈥� the release continues. 鈥淚f they have any questions, they should contact their family physician and/or their midwife.鈥�

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Fraser Health made the decision to implement the diversion 鈥渢o ensure a high level of care for expecting individuals,鈥� the release adds.

鈥淒uring the diversion period, impacted patients will be notified directly by their physicians or midwives to discuss their birth plan and ensure their needs are met.

鈥淚f they require urgent care, expecting individuals should proceed to the Emergency Department nearest to them. If the person believes they are having complications, they should call 9-1-1.鈥�

Temporary diversions are part of Fraser Health鈥檚 regular operating procedure and are used when there is a gap in service coverage, the release continues.

The upcoming diversion does not impact other health-care services at Peace Arch, it adds.

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