Atlanta VA hosts baby showers to boost pregnant veterans' health outcomes

A pregnant military veteran receives a tiara at a VA baby shower. "We are very well aware of the maternal mortality statistics, which are terrible in the Southeast and impact Georgia in very high numbers," said Atlanta VA Health Care System Women Veterans Program Manager Kathleen O'Loughlin. (WABE/Jess Mador)

More women than ever are serving in the United States military. And the Veterans Administration is acknowledging it needs to better serve their health needs.

That’s as there is concern women veterans may be at heightened risk for pregnancy complications. To try and help some of Georgia’s most vulnerable pregnant veterans, the Atlanta VA Clinic invites them to a series of surprise baby showers. 

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