Fewer than half of rural hospitals are now believed to have maternity units.

据信，目前只有不到一半的乡村医院设有妇产科。

She said that there are several reasons why maternity units are closing.

她说，关闭妇产科有几个原因。

Some doctors and researchers say that having fewer maternity units makes having babies less safe.

一些医生和研究人员表示，妇产科越少，生孩子就会越不安全。

The flames swept through the maternity unit of the hospital in the eastern city of El Oued shortly before dawn.

在黎明前，阿尔及利亚东部城市埃尔-乌德医院的产科病房被大火吞噬。

Indeed. Well, when my daughter was born in the maternity unit at our local hospital, I sent out texts messages to my friends and family.

没错。我女儿在医院妇产科出生时，我立即给朋友、家人发了短信。

A maternity unit has been ordered to improve security due to fears parents could " leave with the wrong baby" .

由于担心父母" 带错孩子离开" ，一家产科单位已被下令加强安全措施。