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Georgia hospital awarded grant to study maternal mortality among Black mothers
Features
Born the size of a smartphone, just look how far this micro-preemie has come!
High Point micro-preemie Amari Jones spent 120 days in the NICU at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center. He weighed only 15 ounces, roughly the size of a smartphone.
Mothers Matter
Mothers matter | Local woman looks back on nightmare delivery room experience
She was getting ready to have her fourth baby.
Health
Georgia has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the nation. Here's how the government spending plan can help
"(It's) to make sure that when women are trying to bring a child in this world, they don't have to do so with one foot in the grave," Warnock said.
Health
Black mothers in Georgia are dying at an alarming rate. Here's how Sen. Warnock is hoping to help
"(It's) to make sure that when women are trying to bring a child in this world, they don't have to do so with one foot in the grave," Warnock said.
Mothers Matter
Racial disparities in maternal health
The racial disparities in maternal health are staggering beyond Georgia.
Features
Moms who have lost a child write a book to raise money for charity
The book, called "The Last Kiss", is undoubtedly a tough read. Each chapter is written by a mom who lost a child. Through each chapter, they recount their stories.
Health
Morehouse School of Medicine studying maternal health inequities among Black mothers
Georgia, New Jersey, Louisiana and the District of Columbia all have the highest maternal mortality rates among Black women in the U.S., according to a release.
Local News
Morehouse School of Medicine studying maternal health inequities among Black mothers
Georgia, New Jersey, Louisiana and the District of Columbia all have the highest maternal mortality rates among Black women in the U.S., according to a release.
Health
Family warns of little-known condition after new mother dies
Many women do not survive an amniotic fluid embolism. Eli Burr died last month from the devastating birth complication. Now, her family is spreading awareness.
Health
Medicaid extension for Georgia moms gets green light
More than half of births in Georgia are paid for by Medicaid. The waiver extends Medicaid coverage for new moms from two months to six months.
Moms
Mother calls for change after security wouldn't let her fly with days worth of breast milk, causing it to spoil
"Breastmilk is not a commodity. It is not a luxury. It is a necessity," she said.
Features
Born the size of a smartphone, just look how far this micro-preemie has come!
High Point micro-preemie Amari Jones spent 120 days in the NICU at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center. He weighed only 15 ounces, roughly the size of a smartphone.
Mothers Matter
Mothers matter | Local woman looks back on nightmare delivery room experience
She was getting ready to have her fourth baby.
Health
Georgia has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the nation. Here's how the government spending plan can help
"(It's) to make sure that when women are trying to bring a child in this world, they don't have to do so with one foot in the grave," Warnock said.
Health
Black mothers in Georgia are dying at an alarming rate. Here's how Sen. Warnock is hoping to help
"(It's) to make sure that when women are trying to bring a child in this world, they don't have to do so with one foot in the grave," Warnock said.
Mothers Matter
Racial disparities in maternal health
The racial disparities in maternal health are staggering beyond Georgia.
Features
Moms who have lost a child write a book to raise money for charity
The book, called "The Last Kiss", is undoubtedly a tough read. Each chapter is written by a mom who lost a child. Through each chapter, they recount their stories.
Health
Morehouse School of Medicine studying maternal health inequities among Black mothers
Georgia, New Jersey, Louisiana and the District of Columbia all have the highest maternal mortality rates among Black women in the U.S., according to a release.
Local News
Morehouse School of Medicine studying maternal health inequities among Black mothers
Georgia, New Jersey, Louisiana and the District of Columbia all have the highest maternal mortality rates among Black women in the U.S., according to a release.
Health
Family warns of little-known condition after new mother dies
Many women do not survive an amniotic fluid embolism. Eli Burr died last month from the devastating birth complication. Now, her family is spreading awareness.
Health
Medicaid extension for Georgia moms gets green light
More than half of births in Georgia are paid for by Medicaid. The waiver extends Medicaid coverage for new moms from two months to six months.
Moms
Mother calls for change after security wouldn't let her fly with days worth of breast milk, causing it to spoil
"Breastmilk is not a commodity. It is not a luxury. It is a necessity," she said.
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