In this special episode of WABE’s “Week In Review,” we examine our multi-part series on maternal health, “Missing Moms,” from WABE health reporter Jess Mador.
Georgia can be a dangerous place to be pregnant and give birth. The state’s maternal mortality rate is among the worst in the United States. But the risks are not equal. Black Georgians are much more likely than other women to experience complications or die during or after pregnancy.
Families want change, and policymakers and advocates are pushing solutions. To understand what is — and is not — working to address Georgia’s maternal health crisis, we’re exploring the complex factors behind it and what’s being done to address it.
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Join WABE’s community conversation on our series Missing Moms, which will focus on maternal mental health and include advice from experts, at the East Lake YMCA on Feb. 25. Get your free ticket here.
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