Jess Mador, WABE

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Maternity Care in Rural Areas Is in Crisis. Can More Doulas Help?

Rural communities are losing access to maternity care, raising the risk of pregnancy complications, especially for Black women, who face higher rates of maternal mortality. Now, a Georgia medical school is trying to help by training doulas, practitioners who offer patients extra support before, during, and after childbirth.

Drive-Thru Baby Showers Serve Express Needs of Pregnant Veterans in Atlanta

Women are the fastest-growing group among U.S. veterans. The Department of Veterans Affairs says it is working to meet their health needs, including pregnancy care.