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FEBRUARY 12, 2026 | Insights

The Pulse: Lawmakers look at maternal health gaps as rural services shrink


Cardinal News, by Emily Schabacker, Feb. 12, 2026

Bills before the General Assembly would expand access to midwives and test remote monitoring for some women with high-risk pregnancies. A bill that would require insurers to cover doula care was killed.

This article is about Virginia Interfaith’s budget amendment.

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