Maternal Healthcare ‘Deserts’ Leave Thousands of Texas Women to Their Own Devices
This is the first story in a two-part series by Public Health Watch examining maternal health deserts in East Texas. In the second part, women share their stories of delivering without adequate support.
HEMPHILL, Texas — Sarah Gipson knew something was wrong when the normally chatty sonogram technician fell silent and called for the doctor.
Gipson was in the 32nd week of her high-risk pregnancy, and she felt horrible. She was seeing stars, had constant ringing in her ears, and had been on bed rest for several weeks.
Still, she wasn’t alarmed.
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