Junior Doctor Strikes

I've just seen that Junior Doctor Strikes have been announced in late December and early January. From looking at statements relating to previous strikes, I can see that hospitals try to prioritise A&E, maternity and neonatal services. Does anyone have any experience of using these services during a strike and what it means for c-sections?

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There was strikes December last year when I had my planned c-section and nothing was affected

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Thanks Natalie, that's a relief to hear

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As far as I know you are unlikely to interact with junior doctors on maternity wards as usually you’re dealing with midwives and if something is wrong they call the consultant

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Most likely to slow discharge paperwork. Registrars often are the second doctor in C sections, but I do think this will aim to be covered. I imagine they will reduce antenatal clinics those weeks, to ensure more ward/theatre cover

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