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When maternity care is miles away, can family doctors help fill the gap?

North Carolina Health News

Oct 6, 2026

When maternity care is miles away, can family doctors help fill the gap?

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…

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When maternity care is miles away, can family doctors help fill the gap?

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