Millions of pregnant women traveling more than an hour to the doctor, new report findsThe annual March of Dimes report shows little progress for women who live in maternity care deserts. At least 96 labor and delivery units closed nationwide between the beginning of 2025 and early this year. David Zorrakino / Europa Press via Getty Images fileAug. 11, 2026, 11:50 AM EDTBy Lily AlvinoIf you are pregnant in rural America, especially in the South, chances are you are among the millions of women for whom the nearest prenatal care or maternity hospital is more than an hour away. Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.