Why Georgia is facing a maternal mortality crisis — and potential solutions
Heather Dobbs pictured with her husband Michael and children Cameron and Claire. Dobbs advocates for women to have more support during and after pregnancy. She survived severe complications during the birth of her daughter. (WABE/Matthew Pearson)
Georgia’s maternal mortality rate is among the worst in the nation, and health officials say the vast majority of pregnancy-related deaths in the state are preventable.
WABE health reporter Jess Mador has been reporting on the crisis and potential solutions. She joined WABE’s Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali for this week’s episode of “Plugged In: A WABE Politics Podcast.”
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