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11 August 2026
A midwife crosses 'maternity deserts' to make a difference for Black moms and babies
New research from the March of Dimes says more than half of U. S. counties have no labor and delivery hospitals. One Black midwife tries to make a difference for moms in Alabama. (Image credit: Maria Fabrizio)
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