Maternity care deserts are spreading across nearly every state, leaving moms and babies without access to essential childbirth services — and the situation is worsening as Medicaid cuts threaten to deepen the crisis. With Medicaid covering over 40% of all births nationwide — nearly half in rural areas — these cuts directly endanger vulnerable communities, creating ripple effects of fear and poor health outcomes. The data confirms a clear link: lack of access equals worse results. This isn’t abstract — it’s real people’s lives at risk, demanding urgent action before the gaps grow wider.

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