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The services offered through maternity wards also tend to see low reimbursement rates, unlike cardiac care, orthopedic surgery and other specialized services.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 July 2025 -
In 2020-22, there were an excess of over 10,000 preterm births among people living in maternity care deserts or limited-access counties, the group says.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
7 July 2025
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In recent years, though, the group has suffered some upheaval, including the death of beloved drummer Taylor Hawkins in 2022, the unexpected firing of his replacement Josh Freese in May, and finally a paternity scandal that embroiled frontman Grohl.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
3 July 2025
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His promotion comes with the Yankees placing fellow outfielder Everson Pereira, a member of the 40-man roster, on the paternity list.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2025
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“Motherhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motherhood. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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