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Rural Births on the Road | Roanoke News
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In rural Virginia, expectant mothers are traveling farther for childbirth — sometimes giving birth on the side of the road before reaching a hospital. As labor and delivery services vanish, EMS crews are stepping in, receiving specialized training to handle emergency deliveries using realistic mannequins. This isn’t just about medical skills — it’s about building seamless teamwork between midwives, hospitals, and first responders to save lives when every second counts.
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