That is why it's so important for expectant parents, particularly mothers, to advocate for themselves throughout their pregnancies and during their labor and delivery. NBC / Via giphy.com Recently, a ...

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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 ...

The early stages of labor can be filled with a range of emotions for expecting mothers including pain and uncertainty. Preparing yourself for the unexpected — to the best of your ability — ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

It started as a concept four years ago. "The space is better than I ever could've imagined," said Shannon Sullivan, President and Chief Operating Officer at Women & Infants Hospital. Sullivan was in ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...