The maternity ward is closed from 23 December to Tuesday 7 January. This also applies to the BB department and emergency gynecology around the clock.
– There are three pregnant women who are expected to give birth during that period, says Anna-Lena Renström.
Those concerned are instead referred to Umeå or Skellefteå. The reason for closing is staff shortage.
– It is a difficult equation and a greater challenge in a smaller maternity unit to solve the staffing during holiday periods. It is tough to find substitutes, says Anna-Lena Renström, director of operations at the Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology in Västerbotten.
The text is updated.