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The 'post Roe v. Wade space' | Doctor shares the state of maternal health care in Georgia

Having access and getting proper care can be a challenge for some moms. In a Q&A, 11Alive spoke with a doctor about the state of maternal health in Georgia.

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Published: 10:00 PM EDT April 12, 2023
Updated: 7:45 PM EDT April 13, 2023

Maternal health in Georgia has historically been an issue for mom and moms-to-be. 

Black mothers are at the highest risk for pregnancy-related deaths in the state. And nationwide, Pew Research Data shows Black women in the U.S are about three times more likely to die during and after childbirth than white women.  

Having access and getting proper care can be a challenge for some moms. Following the passage of Georgia’s "heartbeat bill," some women looking to terminate their pregnancies and even some healthcare providers still have questions about what services they can legally obtain and provide. 

Those women looking forward to starting a family have questions about where they can go to get the best care -- and make sure their concerns are heard and not ignored. 

11Alive spoke with Dr. Madeline Sutton, a board certified OB/GYN at Grady Hospital about the state of maternal health in Georgia.

Here's what she said during the Q&A.

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