Pregnancy Care Crisis: The Decreasing Availability of Maternity Services in the U.S.
Key Takeaways
- Over 100 hospitals nationwide have closed their obstetric care units since 2022, a new report finds.
- This creates 'maternity deserts', upping risks for premature delivery and other hazards for mom and baby.
- Rural women and women of color are the most affected.
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 11, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- In the two years since the March of Dimes' last report on the state of U.S. maternity care, more than 100 hospitals nationwide have shuttered their obstetric units, leaving more new moms with literally no access to essential maternity services.
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