NPR: Iowa has an OB-GYN shortage. Some doctors blame the state's strict abortion ban Iowa ranks last among states for the number of OB-GYNS per capita. State legislators are trying to recruit more, but some doctors say the state's strict abortion ban is partially to blame.

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Iowa needs ... Iowa has an OB-GYN shortage. Some doctors blame the state's strict abortion ban Iowa Public Radio: Iowa is facing a shortage of OB-GYNs. The state's abortion law may be driving some out Iowa is facing a shortage of OB-GYNs.

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The state's abortion law may be driving some out wqad: Iowa faces a maternal health crisis. What's behind the shortage of OB-GYNs? DES MOINES, Iowa — A Des Moines-area health care facility is expanding its OB-GYN team, but leaders say there is still a lot of work to be done to address shortages in the region. Any county across ... Iowa faces a maternal health crisis.

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What's behind the shortage of OB-GYNs?