Here in Connecticut and across the country, a growing number of obstetric units are closing, creating “maternity care deserts.” Today on Where We Live, we explore the long-term impact of quality medical care on maternal health. And later, we hear from local author, Kassondra Mangione, about her new book: Poemspartum. GUESTS: <ul> <li><a href="https://ctmirror.org/author/kgolvala/">Katy Golvala</a>, Health Reporter, Connecticut Mirror</li> <li><a href="https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/profile/alecia-j-mcgregor/">Alecia McGregor</a>, Assistant Professor of Health Policy and Politics, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health</li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/poemspartum-pregnancy-postpartum-motherhood-seasons/dp/B0D56WDTP8">Kassondra Mangione</a>, Author of Poemspartum</li> </ul><a href="http://wnpr.org/donate" rel="payment">Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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Produced by Connecticut Public, 'Where We Live' puts Connecticut in context. Host Catherine Shen brings us fascinating, informed, in-depth conversations and stories beyond news headlines.  We start local, but we take time to explore domestic and international issues and consider how they impact us personally and here at home.