Midwife addresses maternity deserts to support Black mothers and babies
More than half of U.S. counties lack labor and delivery hospitals, creating significant healthcare gaps known as 'maternity deserts.' A Black midwife in Alabama is working to address this crisis and improve maternal care outcomes for Black mothers and babies in underserved communities.
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A midwife crosses 'maternity deserts' to make a difference for Black moms and babies
More than half of U.S. counties lack labor and delivery hospitals, creating significant healthcare gaps known as 'maternity deserts.' A Black midwife in Alabama is working to address this crisis and improve maternal care outcomes for Black mothers and babies in underserved communities.
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