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Maternity Deserts Widen Across U.S.

Updated 2026-06-19 08:40 UTC 1 source Negative

A new opinion piece argues that the lack of obstetricians and gynecologists in many U.S. counties is a systemic issue, not an accident. The problem affects nearly half of all U.S. counties, straining healthcare resources and access to care for expectant mothers.

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Shrinking fertility should mean less strain on doctors. But nearly half of U.S. counties lack a practicing obstetrician or gynecologist.
2026-06-19 08:30 UTC
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