More rural hospitals have closed or are planning to close their labor and delivery units in 2025 than in 2024, bringing the total number of closures since the end of 2020 to 116, according to the ...

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Labor and delivery services have ended or are set to end at 100 rural hospitals since the end of 2020, highlighting a growing maternal health access crisis across the U.S. The findings come from the ...

Read full article: Maternal deaths are 3 times higher in Black women, doctors say There are very few symptoms of high blood pressure, which is why it’s referred to as the “silent killer,” but there ...

Emily Boazman's video went viral on TikTok after she lost so much amniotic fluid that her pregnant belly appeared to deflate ...

A northwest suburban hospital plans to discontinue its labor and delivery services, drawing a crowd of frustrated protesters on Saturday. The closure, pending approval from the Illinois Health ...

Amid ongoing financial challenges, workforce shortages and declining birth rates, many hospitals and health systems are being forced to close maternity services in 2025. A Center for Healthcare ...

The lack of labor and delivery units can lead to maternity care deserts. More hospitals across the U.S. are closing obstetrics programs and maternity wards, forcing women and other pregnant people to ...

WRITE REPORTS AND OVERSEE SECURITY. WELL, BIG CHANGES FOR SOON TO BE MOMS ON THE TREASURE COAST. THE ONLY LABOR AND DELIVERY UNIT IN MARTIN COUNTY IS ENDING OPERATIONS. CALEB CALIFANO IS AT THE ...

What to pack in your maternity hospital bag You've spent months preparing for your baby's arrival throughout your pregnancy journey — picking out the best maternity hospital, setting up the ...

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. — The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has opened a new labor and delivery unit in Northeast Columbia, marking a significant step in expanding maternal care services ...