More than half of Mississippi counties are considered maternity care deserts, or have no hospitals providing obstetric care, no OB-GYNs and no certified nurse midwives.
by Kate Royals, Mississippi Today September 18, 2023 Kayla Dominick of Meridian knew something was not right – her periods were irregular and she felt constant pressure in her pelvis. She found a local OB-GYN who accepted Medicaid, and he performed an ultrasound of her uterus. When it was recommended she undergo follow-up testing, including a uterine biopsy, she called the office to ask the doctor or nurse some questions and share concerns about the procedure.
This article first appeared on Mississippi Today and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.
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