Maternity ward closures are often controversial and followed by community uproar. For example, Petaluma Valley Hospital’s suspension of services spurred local protests and heated discussions ...

The health care provider closed the birth center 13 months ago, amid strong opposition from the local doctors, nurses and young mothers who live and work in Petaluma. Health care giant Providence ...

Since 2021, at least four San Diego hospitals closed their maternity wards or announced plans to do so, including Palomar Medical Center Poway, Paradise Valley Hospital, Tri-City Medical Center ...