# Alabama

Type: Company

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## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### Delivery Costs Range $9.7K–$32K: WalletHub's 2026 Best & Worst States for Baby
2026-08-12 04:28:30 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 3

WalletHub's comprehensive 2026 analysis reveals a $22,300 gap in delivery costs between the cheapest and most expensive states, alongside dramatic variations in maternal and infant mortality. Massachusetts leads with top-tier neonatal care and the nation's best parental leave, while Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida trail behind, underscoring an urgent need for health equity interventions.
Full story: https://gethealthbrief.com/story/wallet-hub-2026-baby-rankings-cost-outcome-gap

### 35% of U.S. Counties Are Maternity Deserts—Midwives Step In as Hospital OB Units Close
2026-08-11 14:23:54 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

The 2026 March of Dimes report reveals that 35% of U.S. counties lack maternity care services, and more than half have no hospital obstetric unit. Community midwives like Alabama’s Nadia Gramby are filling the gap, but the crisis exposes deep racial disparities and demands systemic changes in how maternal care is delivered and funded.
Full story: https://gethealthbrief.com/story/maternity-deserts-midwife-alabama-health-market-trends

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