B.C.'s health minister says more disruptions could be coming to maternity services across the province after people with high-risk pregnancies in Prince George were warned they could be sent out of the city for care starting in August.

Prince George is the largest service centre in northern B.C. and often provides health-care services for the entire region.

But in a notice to patients on Monday, Northern Health said a shortage of obstetrical specialists could limit care options available to expecting parents in the city.

"There will be occasions where we may need to transfer you (at no cost to you) to another centre in the province to ensure the safety of you and your baby," the health authority said. "The situation... is constantly evolving, and we are working to find coverage for a

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