And this is despite surveys that show women consistently saying over decades on average that they'd like to have two or more children. So when combined, these statistics make for a major problem. And In Pennsylvania, at least five counties have no hospitals, no birth centers, no providers offering obstetric care. So we need to expand obstetric training and resources for rural hospitals and providers, increase telehealth options, increase support for home visiting programs, and ensure Medicaid covers postpartum care for a full year after Birth in every state. (08:26–08:36)
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