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Maternal Mortality Soars Post-Roe: Black Women Hit Hardest

7/14/2025

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Maternal mortality rates have surged since the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, with Black women facing the brunt of this crisis in states like Texas and Georgia. Political meddling has stifled vital data collection efforts, worsening health disparities. Advocates urgently call for comprehensive data to shape policies that can save lives and address these inequities.

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Maternal mortality rates have surged since the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, with Black women facing the brunt of this crisis in states like Texas and Georgia. Political meddling has stifled vital data collection efforts, worsening health disparities. Advocates urgently call for comprehensive data to shape policies that can save lives and address these inequities.