The closure of birthing services forces Parkes women to travel to Forbes, or further, to have their babies.

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Expressions of interest were called for in local newspapers and social media last month, inviting parents who have recently used, or expect to use, maternity services in Parkes and Forbes to participate in focus groups.

The broader community is also being invited to have their say through a survey that can be completed online or submitted by mail or email.

In a statement released on Thursday, the WNSWLHD said Parkes and Forbes combined currently have less than 250 births occurring each year.

"In spite of repeated attempts to recruit doctors with training in obstetrics and anaesthetics - both of which are required to offer a full medical maternity service - vacancies have led to births currently only being available at Forbes hospital," the statement reads.

"While these recruitment issues persist, the WNSWLHD is encouraging the community to consider other models which could continue to see births occurring at both facilities, potentially with one hospital accepting low-risk births that could be performed under the supervision of a trained midwife."

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Several options are outlined in the community consultation survey, with the community invited to consider the current circumstances and have their say on these models of service.

The WNSWLHD Board is due to consider plans for Lachlan maternity services, including the feedback provided by the community and consumers, before the end of 2019.

Links to the online survey, and to a printable version that can be emailed or mailed, can be found on the WNSWLHD website at www.wnswlhd.health.nsw.gov.au

Consultation will close at 5pm on Friday, August 23.