By Alexandra Thompson Senior Health Reporter For Mailonline
Published: 09:54 BST, 15 May 2019 | Updated: 09:55 BST, 15 May 2019
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Pregnant women are being forced to give birth on bedbug infested sheets in a south London hospital.
King's College Hospital in Denmark Hill confirmed its 50-bed maternity ward is being treated by a pest-control team for the creepy crawlies.
And staff are even having to wear protective clothing during the deep clean.
King's College Hospital (pictured) in Denmark Hill, south London, confirmed its 50-bed maternity ward is being treated by a pest-control team for the creepy crawlies
A spokesperson for the King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust said: 'A number of beds on the postnatal ward in our maternity department are being treated for bedbugs.
'Following specialist advice the appropriate treatment is being carried out in the affected areas, which includes deep cleaning.
'While the treatment process is ongoing, we have taken the decision to reduce visiting in maternity, and staff working in the affected areas are wearing appropriate protective clothing.
'Women being admitted on to the unit are being informed of the situation, and those being discharged are being given advice and guidance.'
Bedbugs are often resistant to insecticides and