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John Swinney was pressed at First Minister's Questions to guarantee safe maternity care across Scotland as ministers moved to advance a national review seven months after promising one. Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar cited a Healthcare Improvement Scotland report that found some expectant mothers faced induction delays of up to 190 hours, increasing risks including sepsis, more complex births and deliveries in unsuitable settings. He also pointed to 406 adverse maternity events between 2019 and 2025, including deaths. Swinney said ministers were "very concerned", that all 26 requirements for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde were being pursued urgently, and that affected families would be meaningfully involved in the review.
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