March of Dimes: More than one-third of US counties are maternity deserts

Over 2.3 million women live in a U.S. county that has no maternity care, and 5.5 million live with very limited access to care, according to a new report from March of Dimes. The report also shows more than 100 hospitals closed their obstetric units since 2022, leading to delays in getting emergency care or having to drive farther just to see a maternity care provider.

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