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Alabama’s Maternal Health Crisis | Birmingham News
Alabama’s maternal health crisis is alarmingly severe, with the ACLU revealing it’s the deadliest state for pregnancy and childbirth — 65 deaths per 100,000 births, nearly double the national average, and a staggering 100 for Black women. Rooted in systemic failures like lack of paid leave, inadequate postpartum care, and healthcare deserts — 43 of 64 counties have virtually no maternity services — the state also lags behind by not expanding Medicaid. Hospitals are shuttering labor units, leaving over 230,000 residents without access. The ACLU calls for urgent policy reform, spotlighting…
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