Alabama’s Maternal Health Crisis | Huntsville News

Huntsville News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 9, 2026 · 2m

Alabama is the deadliest state in the nation for pregnancy and childbirth, with maternal death rates nearly double the national average — and Black women face a staggering threefold risk. A new ACLU report exposes systemic failures: hospital deserts, lack of Medicaid expansion, transportation barriers, and insufficient mental health care. Through 145 personal stories, it reveals how patients are routinely ignored and underserved. Solutions include covering doulas, expanding midwifery, improving postpartum support, and tackling implicit bias — all while demanding community-led change to ensure…