A Midwife and Motorcyclists'  Blog

The maternity healthcare system in the United States is in crisis.

Not only is there a shortage of providers, but we consistently rank near the bottom of the list of "developed" nations in maternal and fetal mortality (death) and morbidity (injury). 

"Compared with 10 other high-income...

Most rural birthing parents have to drive more than a half hour to reach the nearest hospital with maternity services.

And that's if you have access to reliable transportation and flexible working hours! That's not a given in rural areas.

Living in a rural community shouldn't mean losing access...