Having a baby in rural America? Get ready for a 3-hour drive.

America's hospitals are dropping their labor and delivery services.

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• 60% of rural counties offered no labor and delivery services in 2023, a new report found.
• Many pregnant patients in rural areas must travel hours to give birth in a hospital.
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If you're pregnant near Sandpoint, Idaho, the nearest labor and delivery unit is 50 minutes away.