Kent Birth Centre Celebrates
by David Johns (@davidjohns_itv)
It's one year since the Birthing Unit at Maidstone Hospital opened
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Baby rhino brings new survival hope for the species
The birth of a critically endangered black rhino at a wild animal park in Kent has brought new hope for the survival of the species.
The newborn female is the first calf for mum Nyasa at Port Lympne.
Keepers say both are doing well.
Click on the video below to see the new arrival.
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Mothers' fears after so many birth defects in one street in Kent.
by Sarah SaundersBaby Boom
by Tom Savvides
200 babies have been born at Maidstone's new birth unit, since it opened in September 2011.
Consultant Midwife Sarah Gregson said: ”We are absolutely delighted that in seven months we have already seen our expectations exceeded."
Maidstone's full maternity department was closed and moved to Pembury.
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