Published on
Apr 18, 2025
‘Am I going to give birth on the side of the road?’ In rural N.H., hospital closures lead to ‘maternity deserts.’
“That definitely added more anxiety,” Ingerson said. Since 2002, 11 of the 26 labor and delivery units in the state have closed, creating what the state has deemed “maternity deserts” in parts of rural New Hampshire. To help fill the gaps, the state is …
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The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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