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Evening Standard
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Lauren Del Fabbro

Coronation Street storyline to highlight ‘systemic issue’ in maternity care

Coronation Street actress Channique Sterling-Brown has said there is a “systemic issue” in maternity care in the UK as her character faces serious complications during the birth of her baby.

Viewers will see her character, the young solicitor Diana “Dee-Dee” Bailey, go into labour in next week’s episode which airs on March 31, where her life is put at risk.

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