‘I’m not surprised’: Why maternal deaths, mistreatment, and policy collisions keep hitting Georgia women
Why are pregnant women still dying and being ignored despite years of warnings, policies, and promises of reform? Dr. Eboni...
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Mississippi declares infant deaths emergency as CDC program that could have helped is halted | Trump administration
The Trump administration’s shake-up of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has forced Mississippi to stop gathering critical...
Mississippi declares public health emergency over rising infant deaths. Here’s what to know.
Mississippi health officials have declared a public health emergency after releasing data showing the state's infant mortality rate has risen to...
Fort Worth-led push to decrease maternal, infant deaths connects mothers with resources
After watching the local health care system and community organizations battle Tarrant County’s high infant and maternal mortality rates for...
NIH, Women’s Health Initiative, annual flu deaths
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Maternal deaths, women’s health prompt legislation
More Georgia women — especially Black women — are dying from pregnancy-related health problems. Health care advocates say that’s partly...
Doulas test ways to curb Memphis’ Black maternal, infant deaths
Published 2024-12-03 12:38 12:38 December 3, 2024 pm This story was originally published by MLK50: Justice Through Journalism. Subscribe to their...
Doulas test ways to curb Memphis’ Black maternal, infant deaths
Jade Cooper holds her newborn while standing for a portrait at Germanshire Park in October. Cooper delivered her two children...
Our Health System Needs to Take Better Care of Mothers to Prevent More Infant Deaths
As a neonatologist caring for babies, I have the great privilege of attending many births, bearing witness to the moment...
