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A new study shows that one in three newly qualified midwives remains in the profession for an average of only 3.2 years.

»It completely fell apart«: Newly qualified midwives are fleeing the labour ward

Arkivtegning: Claus Nørregaard
Arkivtegning: Claus Nørregaard
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Five years ago, a study found that one in three newly qualified midwives left the delivery ward within the first six years because they could not withstand the workload.

It made headlines across the media and ultimately led to the maternity sector receiving nearly half a billion kroner in the national budget to improve conditions for staff and patients.

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