Announcing the beginning of the review earlier this week, the Scottish government said it would look at inequalities such as the higher rates of maternal death among Black and Asian women.
The review will also have a “specific focus” on maternity services in Caithness, Elgin and Wigtownshire, where there are longstanding campaigns to improve local services.
Claire Fleming’s third child Andrew was born in Dumfries, 70 miles from her home just outside Stranraer, after the local maternity unit closed in 2018.
She travelled that distance even for short antenatal appointments.
She does not expect the review to lead to the full reinstatement of a 24-hour maternity service in Stranraer.
“I understand there are constraints and problems in recruiting midwives and staff, so I’m not asking for that. But what I do think is really important is that the absolute basics are covered here, and they’re not getting done just now,” she said.
“So when they find out what is going on down here in Wigtownshire, they need to act on it.
“I have been campaigning for more than five years, and I have met every MP and the first minister. I’ve spoken to them all and nothing’s changing, so I am praying this is the thing that changes something.”
