40% of Maternity Care Units Had to Close Last Year

The video discusses the pressures on the NHS due to rising birth rates, obesity, and Brexit's impact on EU midwives. It highlights the increasing closures of maternity units, attributing them to underfunding and lack of resources. The challenges faced by expectant mothers, including disrupted birth plans, are explored. The video concludes with a call for political action to fulfill promises of increasing midwife numbers to prevent further closures.

What are the reasons mentioned for the drastic decisions made by hospitals regarding maternity services?

What promise did the Conservatives make regarding midwives, and what is the implication of not fulfilling it?