A midwife crosses 'maternity deserts' to make a difference for Black moms and babies
Healthcare A midwife crosses 'maternity deserts' to make a difference for Black moms and babies August 11, 20266:00 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition Kristin Wright A midwife crosses 'maternity deserts' to make a difference for Black moms and babies Audio will be available later today. A midwife crisscrosses Alabama to care for pregnant women and deliver babies. It's an important profession as maternity deserts expand across the U.S., according to the latest March of Dimes report.
- ▪Healthcare A midwife crosses 'maternity deserts' to make a difference for Black moms and babies August 11, 20266:00 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition Kristin Wright A midwife crosses 'maternity deserts' to make a difference for Black moms and
- ▪A midwife crisscrosses Alabama to care for pregnant women and deliver babies.
- ▪It's an important profession as maternity deserts expand across the U.S., according to the latest March of Dimes report.
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| Canonical URL | https://www.npr.org/2026/08/11/nx-s1-5678523/maternity-desert-birth-midwife-black-moms-babies |
| Publication time | Tue, 11 Aug 2026 06:00:00 -0400 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-08-11T10:51:57.029Z |
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Healthcare A midwife crosses 'maternity deserts' to make a difference for Black moms and babies August 11, 20266:00 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition Kristin Wright A midwife crosses 'maternity deserts' to make a difference for Black moms and babies Audio will be available later today. A midwife crisscrosses Alabama to care for pregnant women and deliver babies. It's an important profession as maternity deserts expand across the U.S., according to the latest March of Dimes report. Maria Fabrizio/NPR hide caption toggle caption Maria Fabrizio/NPR Nadia Gramby cherishes quiet moments with her baby girl River Emmanuel, who's starting to talk. They exchange snuggles and baby coos each morning. "Did you sleep well last night?" Gramby asks her little girl, who has dark curls and a big smile.
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