Midwives in Solleftea, Sweden are offering expectant parents training on delivering a baby in a car. As the maternity ward in Solleftea is closing, the nearest maternity ward will soon be hours away for the residents of Solleftea. Thus it is very important for these parents to be prepared in the case of an emergency.
Natal care in Sweden has been an issue for some time, and in many hospitals they do not have room for all of the expectant mothers that come.
http://www.thelocal.se/20170116/swedish-midwives-launch-course-on-giving-birth-in-cars
I think this would be good training even for those ten minutes from a hospital. Sometimes babies make an unexpected entrance no matter how close the hospital is, so it's good to know at least a few basics. I
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