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As birthing units continue to close, potential solutions emerge

Fertility rates in the U.S. Fell to a historic low of 1.6 births per woman in 2023, with Maine at 1.47 births per woman in 2022.
The closure of birthing units is primarily due to decreasing birth rates and a shortage of healthcare providers, making it challenging for units to stay financially viable and maintain staff skills.
Efforts to address these issues include expanding training for physicians and supporting the use of nursing staff to help sustain remaining birthing units.
MaineCare, covering 37% of births, faces a $118 million budget shortfall affecting payments and impacting services.

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Tri-County area pushes back against potential Penn State, SCI closures

RIDGWAY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Commissioners from a tri-county area are coming together to voice their opposition to the closures of major services in the region. On the heels of Penn Highlands closing the labor and delivery unit at its hospital in St. Marys last year, more potential service cuts have local leaders worried about the devastating impact they could have on the area. "Perhaps the obvious reason is because we just don't have the population. W…

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Bangor Daily News

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As Maine birthing units continue to close, potential solutions emerge

Fewer babies being born means it is difficult for providers to maintain their skills and harder to sustain services financially.

17 days ago·Bangor, United States

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As birthing units continue to close, potential solutions emerge

In rural Maine, cross-training staff, incorporating more independent providers, and expanding training are some of the solutions being proposed.

17 days ago·Portland, United States

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nclhealthandcare.org.uk

Upcoming decision on maternity and neonatal care in North London will respond to changing population needs and declining birth rate - North Central London Integrated Care System

Image of a mother and her baby NHS leaders will make a decision next week which will shape the future of maternity and neonatal services across North London for generations to come.  If approved, the proposals would see four maternity units serve Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey and Islington, as well as those in neighbouring boroughs who choose to use North Central London services.  One existing unit, at the Royal Free Hospital, would eventua…

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bunyippress.com.au

Birthing back in business

STATUS quo resumed at a prominent northern health service earlier this month after a temporary transfer of birthing services was […] Subscribe or Login to see the rest of the content.

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Advancing State Strategies to Address Maternity Care Deserts Policy Academy

The National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP) is launching a policy academy: Advancing State Strategies to Address Maternity Care Deserts.Beginning in June 2025, participating state teams comprised of representatives from state Medicaid and public health agencies, and other partner organizations, will receive individual and group technical assistance and engage with peers.This webinar will provide an overview of the policy academy and pro…

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