Lowering Preventable Maternal Deaths in Rural Georgia
Type
Policy Brief or Report
Year
2020
Level
City or Town, County, State
State(s)
Georgia
Policy Areas
Children & Families, Health
Georgia's maternal mortality rate is one of the highest in the U.S. as women living in rural areas are exposed to significantly higher risk than their urban counterparts. This policy brief examines the ongoing maternal mortality crisis and provides recommendations. Best practices include expanding access to midwifery services and extending rural physicians' tax credits.