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Midwives have been urging the government to take action for what they're calling a "maternity crisis" by demonstrating in public places. Some took part in a demonstration on the Cornhill in Ipswich.

The Department of Health says there are more midwives working in the NHS now than at any other time in its history.

You can hear from organiser Hannah Bridges, along with Sasha, Emily, Rebecca and Lex who are talking to Cad Taylor.

A Department for Health and Social Care spokesperson said: "Midwives do an incredibly important job and we know how challenging it has been for those working during the pandemic.