In Tarrant County, the maternal death rate exceeds that of the state average – and Texas is one of the top 10 states in the nation for maternal mortality. We know there is a disparity in access to affordable healthcare, especially in low-income communities and communities of color. But it goes further than that. According to the December 2022 Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Biennial Report, 12% of pregnancy-related deaths were attributable to discrimination. Furthermore, the report determined there was at least some chance for preventability in 90% of the cases reviewed.
Tanglewood Moms: Supporting the Most Important Time in a Family's Life
Monday, September 9, 2024