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Why the problem of maternity care deserts is getting worse
The number of deaths due to pregnancy-related causes is on the rise, according to a new report from the March of Dimes, a nonprofit organization focused on maternal and infant care. The report found that as outcomes get worse, so too is access to high-quality maternity care. Ali Rogin speaks with Dr. Peiyin Hung from the University of South Carolina's Arnold School of Public Health to learn more.