Traveling 2.6 times longer to access care

Traveling 2.6 times longer to access care

Families who live in maternity care deserts travel 2.6 times longer to reach a birthing hospital than those who live in counties with full access, putting moms and babies at higher risk for negative outcomes including preterm birth, maternal morbidity, and stillbirth. Visit www.marchofdimes.org/mcdr to learn about the report and the maternal and infant health crisis and how you can help drive solutions through education, advocacy, donation, and partnership.

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