Nothing is more important than the process of giving birth, but hospitals are increasingly struggling to induce mothers-to-be on time.
\nHSJ has found multiple examples of pregnant women waiting too long for their induction, in what could potentially be a national problem for a hugely challenged area of healthcare.
\nAlso this week, we hear why former NHSX CEO Matthew Gould is back in the news and discuss the latest on NHS England\u2019s controversial flagship data project.
\nWith Nicholas Carding, Alison Moore and Joe Talora.
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