By Rachel Crumpler One in six North Carolina counties has no local obstetric care, meaning families have to travel long distances to deliver their babies — and, in some cases, even for routine prenatal and postpartum appointments. Of the state’s 100 counties, 18 are considered maternity care deserts, according to an August report from the […]
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Rachel Crumpler covers gender health and prison health. She joined NC Health News in June 2022 as a Report for America corps member. She became a regular staff member in 2025. Reach her at rcrumpler at northcarolinahealthnews.org or @rachelcrumpler.22 on Signal.
