One popular measure would extend Medicaid to one year after a woman’s pregnancy ends, up from six months of coverage. The other proposal,Senate Bill 496, would require autopsies when the woman’s cause of death is unclear, which may upset some grieving families.
Black women are three times more likely to die in childbirth than white women. Some of them look to Black doctors for a sense of safety and connection, while medical schools add anti-racism training.
A UNICEF report estimates that hundreds of thousands of babies in South Asia alone have died because of the inability of pregnant women to get appropriate care. India is seeking solutions.
Navigating the pandemic's challenges is especially stressful if you're pregnant, expectant mothers say. OB-GYNs offer practical advice on minimizing risks of infection while still leaving the house.
After fighting for years to pass a bill addressing Georgia's terribly high rates of maternal mortality, House Bill 1114 passed Wednesday night. The bill...
UPDATE: The maternal mortality bill — HB 1114 — passed the House Wednesday evening and heads to the governor's desk for his signature. ORIGINAL STORY: A...
A new bill introduced in the Georgia state House aims to lower the state’s maternal mortality rate by extending the period mothers would be eligible for...
Thursday on Political Rewind , rates of infant mortality in Georgia are a continuing concern. The issues facing some expecting mothers include lack of...
