The main conceptual idea of the text is the worrying trend of mass closures of maternity hospitals and women's consultations in Russia despite government rhetoric promoting a rise in birth rates. The article highlights the discrepancy between government promises and reality, pointing out that: * Over 150 state clinics have lost their license to deliver babies since 2019. * There is a severe shortage of obstetrician-gynecologists and neonatologists. * Regional financial incentives for pregnant women are insufficient to address the core issue of limited access to maternity care. The author raises concerns about the future of childbirth in Russia, questioning where women will go to give birth if the existing facilities continue to close. The text emphasizes the critical importance of maternity hospitals, highlighting that even though women only spend a few days there, those days are vital for the child's life.