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Opinion: Maternity deserts aren’t accidents. They’re the result of a design flaw
Shrinking fertility should mean less strain on doctors. But nearly half of U.S. counties lack a practicing obstetrician or gynecologist.
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According to STAT’s source item, Opinion: Maternity deserts aren’t accidents. They’re the result of a design flaw, Shrinking fertility should mean less strain on doctors. But nearly half of U.S. counties lack a practicing obstetrician or gynecologist.
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- Opinion: Maternity deserts aren’t accidents. They’re the result of a design flawSTAT - 2026-06-19T08:30:00+00:00
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