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BOSTON — Alarmed by “devastating statistics” of worsening severe maternal morbidity rates, particularly among Black people during labor and delivery, Attorney General Andrea Campbell announced $1.5 million in grant funding
The money will support programs aimed at growing the doula and perinatal mental health workforce, training more multilingual caregivers, and expanding lactation services, among other initiatives.
BOSTON — Alarmed by "devastating statistics" of worsening severe maternal morbidity rates, particularly among Black people during labor and delivery, Attorney General Andrea Campbell announced $1.5 million in grant funding to 11 community organizations and health centers Tuesday in a bid to tamp down on racial disparities.
Officials said there is a maternal health crisis across the country with a sharp national increase in maternal deaths.
Attorney General Andrea Campbell Tuesday announced $1.5 million in grants to 11 organizations that provide maternal care in Massachusetts as part of her office’s efforts to combat rising maternal health inequities in the state.