Alabama faces a maternal and infant health crisis, particularly among African American mothers and babies. Studies show that Black women in Alabama are nearly three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women, and Black infants are twice as likely to experience birth complications or not survive their first year.
What’s Causing This Disparity?
The reasons behind these alarming statistics are complex, but key factors include:
Limited access to quality prenatal care
Higher rates of chronic conditions like hypertension & diabetes
Implicit bias in healthcare settings
Social and economic barriers to healthcare
Solutions & Support for Expectant Mothers
Expanding maternal health programs to ensure early and continuous prenatal care
Improving hospital policies & training to reduce bias and improve patient care
Increasing awareness & education for expectant mothers and families
Advocating for policies that address health disparities
How You Can Help
Support maternal health initiatives in your community
Encourage policy changes that improve access to quality care
Share resources and educate others about this urgent issue
Every mother deserves compassionate, quality healthcare, and every baby deserves a strong, healthy start in life.
Join the conversation and help create change today!
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