Arkansas has consistently been recognized as a leading pro-life state by Americans United for Life. Despite this designation, a recent report from March of Dimes highlights significant challenges in maternity care access for women in the state.
33 of Arkansas’s 75 counties are classified as maternity care deserts.
This means that in 44 percent of these counties, expecting mothers have no access to hospitals or birth centers offering obstetric services. Furthermore, there are no obstetric clinicians available in these areas, requiring women to travel substantial distances to obtain routine prenatal care.
Such lengthy journeys for prenatal appointments can lead to increased difficulties for expectant mothers, affecting their ability to maintain regular medical supervision during pregnancy.
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